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Aztec Cacao Shake

The dog days of summer and frosty drinks just go together. When chocolate is involved, even better. While I...

Is Juicing Healthy? Advice from a Dietitian

Juice is taking a lot of heat these days – you can almost hear the rallying cry from health...

Summer Beets with Chia

2015 marks my first year as a home gardener…because it is my first year with an honest-to-goodness yard. Living...

Eat these three foods daily to help protect your skin from UV damage

By this point in the summer, if you’re an outdoor lover, your skin is probably feeling a wee bit...

I’ll Have What She’s Having, Part Two: What Desiree Eats Everyday

I get bored easily…which largely explains my decision to become an entrepreneur. Of course, when it comes to food,...

Tummy troubles? Why you need to eat fermented foods.

Are you one of the 60 million Americans bothered by digestive troubles? You may be missing an important component of...

Seven Lessons I Have Learned About Having a Sane and Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a truly a miracle; creating new life gives you an appreciation for the power of the female...

Creamy 3-Minute Vegan Avocado Sauce

This easy avocado cream sauce is light, lemony, and an amazing addition to any meal. It’s creamy and quick...

The super food you’ve probably missing in your diet…and why it’s so good for you

Now that you’re here…I’ll let the cat out of the bag right away. One of the superfood staples I...

I’ll Have What She’s Having…Unravelling my personal dietary strategy

Everyday, readers and clients ask for my opinion on certain foods and dietary approaches. As a dietitian, I feel...

Falling back in love with that humble green, spinach

When was the last time you bought spinach…that poor, under appreciated green? It doesn’t hold the superfood luster of...

What you don’t know about fibre might surprise you…

Fibre might seem like, ahem, a pretty dry subject – but the effect of fibre on your overall health...