by Dr. Melissa Carr | Aug 6, 2016 | Food, Recipe
Do you remember the ch-ch-ch chia pet commercials? Who would have ever thought that something more useful could come out of those little seeds? 😉 Well, chia seeds are rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), fibre, and protein. And, they are like magic for making...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 21, 2016 | Digestion, Food, Health Tips, Recipe
I’ve tried a number of fermented foods that I’ve wanted to spit right back out (ayran and poi, for example). And some I’ve not been able to get past the smell of (natto and stinky tofu). But don’t be offended if those are your favourite foods. My grandmother grew up...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 21, 2016 | Digestion, Food, Recipe
So why would you make your own sauerkraut recipe when you can simply buy it in a store? Well, because like anything homemade it often tastes better (unless you screw up the recipe, which I have been known to do). And because this way you know you have a true fermented...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 30, 2016 | Food, Recipe
My parents grow raspberries in their yard, so this time of year is very exciting, as it’s harvest time! Whenever I go over to their place, I brave the thorns to collect on the bounty. Raspberries have a lot of amazing health benefits, including that they are...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 26, 2016 | Food, immune system, lung health, Recipe
Steamed Pears for Dry Cough Though it’s no longer cold and flu season, some people I’ve seen are suffering from a lingering dry cough. The cough could also be from allergies. So, in addition to treating the immune system, what can you do? How about a...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 28, 2016 | Food, Recipe
Smoothie bowls are definitely trending now. And they aren’t hard to make, so why not make your own? I subscribe to Dr. Lipman’s newsletter. He’s an integrative, functional medicine MD in NY, and he recently sent out a recipe for a delicious smoothie...
