Cashews have a buttery, sweet, salty taste and an unmistakable shape. They’re packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants including vitamins E, K and B-6, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron and selenium. All of these nutrients are required for a multitude of bodily functions. Below are a few examples of how cashews...Read More

Grapefruit boasts many benefits. It is rich in nutrients, antioxidants and fibre, making it one of the healthiest citrus fruits you can eat. Grapefruit is in season November through May making it the perfect time to incorporate this fruit into your diet during the cold winter months. Here are some benefits for including grapefruit into...Read More

Ginger is one of the most popular flavours, especially around this time of year, but it is also one of the healthiest and most delicious spices. Ginger is often used to help digestion, reduce nausea or to help fight the flu and common cold. This spice can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an...Read More

Almonds are among the world’s most popular tree nuts. They are highly nutritious and rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.  The almonds you can buy in stores usually have the shell removed and are sold either raw or roasted. Almonds can also be used to produce almond milk, oil, butter, paste or flour....Read More

Many of us feel the need to refocus our diet and exercise plans so new starts and resolutions are huge this time of year, not to mention following the holidays and perhaps a few too many indulgent treats. Regardless of whether you set resolutions, often a few tweaks to choices – whether they be diet...Read More

Parties and gatherings this time of year can pile on the stress about eating. We can keep our healthy habits in check with a few easy habits. 1. Make Protein the Focus of your Meal Higher-protein diets increase satiety compared lower-protein diets, meaning you’re more satisfied and less likely to overeat. When choosing your meals...Read More

The holidays are upon us and with them often comes parties and get togethers. While the focus of celebrations are often time spent with family and friends, those festivities often are accompanied by large amounts and varieties of treats and higher fat foods than we wouldn’t normally eat. Here are some tips for keeping your...Read More

Pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on Earth. The seeds and juice from pomegranates contain a variety of nutrients and antioxidants making it a nutritional power house.   1. Pomegranates Contain Two Plant Compounds Pomegranates pack two unique substances that are responsible for most of their health benefits. ·         Punicalagins – which are potent antioxidants...Read More

Brussels sprouts are a member of the Brassicaceae family of vegetables and closely related to kale, cauliflower and mustard greens. These cruciferous vegetables resemble mini cabbages. Brussels sprouts boast high levels of many nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits.   1. High in Nutrients Brussels sprouts are low in calories but high in fiber,...Read More

Beginning in mid-November, clementines begin to make their appearance in grocery stores and markets. They are usually seedless, easy to peel and make for a great quick snack. Apart from being valued for its sweet taste, clementines offer a number of health-related benefits. Clementines are rich in vital nutrients including minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium...Read More