In the past few years, the popularity of coconut oil has grown by leaps and bounds and with good reason. From a health perspective, coconut oil is credited with helping diabetes, heart disease, chronic fatigue, Crohns disease and increasing energy. But on top of its health benefits, coconut oil is quickly becoming a staple in…

We all know that Yoga is good for us. It offers countless benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. It is also a highly adaptable practice, which can be adjusted to support whatever physical or mental process we might be exploring. One of the many applications of Yoga is detoxification. Inner Heat Yoga boosts the…

The problem with WGA is that it can also bind to proteins that line our gut. Which in turn means our gut isnt as well protected and can lead to things passing through the lining of our intestines and into our blood. And causes autoimmune responses. Lectin may also be hugely disruptive to our bodys…

What if we told you that loosing weight is simpler than you might think? This is little bit of a trick question. Maintaining a healthy weight is a complex dance that is controlled by our genetics, eating choices, activity level, and other lifestyle factors. It is definitely easier for some people than others to find…

Asparagus has been used both as a vegetable and medicine for a long time, owing to its delicate flavor and medicinal properties. The most delicate taste of the asparagus is in its tips; however its stems are equally good. Here is a vegan twist on a classic asparagus mushroom soup. This is a very simple…

We live on Mason jar salads for lunch in busy weeks. On Sunday the kitchen resembles a mass production food factory and my imagination goes wild with all the possible combinations. Literally I am only limited by what comes to mind. This particular salad is a firm family favourite. Roast a tray of vegetables. In…

The nice thing about this salad is that it can be made in advance (without the salad dressing) and can be stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve, if you wish to avoid that last-minute chopping before dinner. Pomegranate gives a sweet and crunchy texture to the salad while the mint leaves give it…

Such an easy dish to make but hugely flavourful. Lentils are a brilliant staple but there are so many types and they can add a variety of textures. My kids dislike the red lentils which they say taste like eating a carpet so in this recipe I used 1/3 red lentils to 2/3 green lentils….

More than $11 billion is spent each year on antidepressants in the United States. That startling statistic provides some insight into the number of people in America who live with depression ranging from clinical depression to feeling down. Many more people experience depression but avoid medication because of the side effects or would rather use…

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1/2 cup firm tofu 2 tbsp flax seeds, soaked overnight 1 tbsp chia seeds, soaked overnight 1 medium onion 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp olive oil 1 bunch of fresh parsley 1 tsp Pink Himalayan salt freshly ground black pepper These vegan burgers are packed with good quality proteins, calcium and…