By Melissa Macchione, RHN The star ingredient in this recipe is **turmeric**. Turmeric contains **curcumin**, a powerful polyphenol with **over 600 potential health benefits**, including **antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties**. Adding **black pepper** to turmeric enhances **curcumin’s bioavailability** by **up to 2,000%**, thanks to **piperine**, a
Summer Recipe: Chickpea and Kale Salad By Melissa Macchione RHN Too hot to cook? Try this super simple, nutritious and delicious summer salad.. 1 head curly kale, thick centre stem removed, finely sliced 1-540mL can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed ½ cup red onion, chopped
Winter Recipe: Raw Cacao + Walnut Fudge By Melissa Macchione RHN Cacao in its natural state, is one of nature’s Superfoods offering the highest source of Magnesium than any other food. Magnesium builds strong bones, balances brain chemistry, supports cardiovascular and digestive systems and is
By Melissa Macchione RHN Chia Seeds are particularly high in tryptophan, the amino acid precursor of our happy hormone, serotonin and melatonin, our sleep and anti-cancer hormone. Sprouted chia seeds and even more digestible than the regular seeds and are high in B Complex. I
By Melissa Macchione RHN Perfect for Taco Tuesday and packed with fibre and flavour, enjoy my Black Bean & Mango Salsa on your tacos or as a side salad! 1 can (398mL) black beans (I use Eden Foods), rinsed and drained or 1 cup dried
By Melissa Macchione RHN Smoothies are a convenient way for you to get a variety of nutrients in a single meal. They are easy to make and perfect for people on-the-go! Smoothies are easily digestible as the food is already broken down so there is
By Melissa Macchione RHN This is a VERY new recipe. I love gingerbread but was never one to master the traditional cookie recipe. This is the closest I’ll ever get I guess. Let me know what you think! Too spicy? Do I need more sweet?
By Melissa Macchione RHN Eating cauliflower is like winning the antioxidant and phytonutrient lottery! Cauliflower is packed with vitamin C, beta-carotene, kaempferol, quercetin, rutin, cinnamic acid, and much more. It is also an excellent source of vitamin K, providing us with one of the hallmark anti-inflammatory
What you’ll need: 1 pint fresh strawberries ¼ cup pure maple syrup, honey, agave or Sucanat, more or less to taste 2 tbsp whole chia seeds What to do: Clean and cut strawberries into halves, removing stems. Set a medium saucepan over low-medium heat and
Snacking between main meals, typically mid-morning and mid-afternoon, is essential for avoiding hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia occurs when a person’s blood sugar levels drop. Some common symptoms of hypoglycemia include: mood swings, depression, psychosis, fatigue, dizziness, lack of concentration, irritability, and cravings. Kale Chips are one of