This cake is so moist and delicious your guests will never guess the surprise ingredient…. black beans! The best part about this cake is that it’s … Continue reading
There are many ways to increase the amount of local food in our daily lives…and many benefits in doing so. It’s Good For You & Your Family When you provide your family with juicy peaches, hormone-free chicken and crisp baby … Continue reading
Detoxification is a natural process that removes impurities from your body and leaves you feeling healthy and energized. After completing the detox process, many people report feeling lighter in body, mind, and spirit. They also report clearer skin, weight loss, … Continue reading
Kale is a food that you can count on for some unsurpassed health benefits, if for no other reason than its exceptional nutrient richness. Kale is overflowing with calcium, lutein, iron, and vitamins A, C, and K, plus beneficial phytochemicals … Continue reading
Ashley Charlebois is a Registered Dietitian with a private consulting business based in Vancouver BC. She specializes in sports nutrition and digestive health. Ashley works with a variety of athletes ranging from the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, national and provincial level … Continue reading
From start to finish, these cookies take about 30 minutes to make (including bake time). The cookie dough is so good you won’t want to bake them! Sweet Potatoes are a good source of magnesium, which is the relaxation and … Continue reading
Epsom salt is vastly underrated. Most of us associate it with a relaxing bath, but did you know that epsom salts have all sorts of amazing health benefits—as well as beauty, household and gardening-related uses? Epsom salt has been used for … Continue reading
What is a slow food cycle? Lori found out for herself last Sunday, when she took her bike and her appetite for locally grown food to Pemberton, to join nearly 4000 participants in this yearly event. According to the website, … Continue reading
The arrival of September always brings a natural shift of temperature, and a shortening of the days. It is the time to begin another school year, back to regular work hours, and to re-examine our habits and routine. As we … Continue reading
This spring I did a crazy thing. I participated in a 3 week cleanse from Arise and Shine. These cleanses are often recommended to help the body get rid of toxins, kick-start a sluggish digestive system and give the body a … Continue reading
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