by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 30, 2016 | Food, immune boosting, Recipe
I made this slow cooker vegetarian recipe, and my husband and I both liked it so much that we actually had it 4 nights in a row! Part of the reason for that was being busy and perhaps lazy, but another part of it was definitely the taste. Yum! Plus, as the weather...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 19, 2016 | Food, Recipe
It’s that time of year again. I know I can use my slow cooker year-round, but I find I put it away when summer arrives, and take it out again when the temperatures drop. This vegetarian slow cooker recipe is just screaming to be made on a crisp fall day, and you...
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...
