Improve your health (and your cooking) by adding some of the world’s most nutritious and flavourful spices and herbs to your kitchen. Whole foods are healthy choices, but honestly, they can get boring. Transform them with the help of earthy, warm, and even sweet herbs and spices. Come discover which spices and herbs offer health...Read More

Written by Marla Pietruszko, BSc, R.H.N. Chia seed pudding is eaten at least twice a week in my home. We love it because it’s packed with omega 3 essential fatty acids, fiber, and minerals such as calcium, manganese and phosphorous. It’s also so versatile and affordable which makes it the perfect breakfast to meal-prep when...Read More

Prepared by: Karla Rice, RN, BScN, C.H.N.C.   “Mom and babe are doing great, and we will update you all with a name!” We hear this blanket announcement often when a new baby is born. But after this announcement is made, it is often the last we hear about how mama is doing. The focus...Read More

Prepared by Shannon MacLean, R.H.N., C.H.N.C., BA-IR  Be Specific Using child-centric nutrition phrases has been studied to increase kids’ openness to trying new foods. Phrases such as: “vegetables keep you from getting sick”, “protein helps you learn”, “fish makes us smarter”, “eggs will make you grow stronger”, and (especially effective for aspiring superheroes), “this grass-fed...Read More

Prepared by: Ian Dalwood, C.H.N Yoga has hit the West with such momentum it seems you can find a studio in almost every neighbourhood. It is a reflection of how we, as a collective, really are becoming more mindful of how to take care of our bodies. And this is a wonderful thing! The next...Read More

Prepared by: Olivia Kelava, R.H.N. Turmeric is kind of like the movie star who appears to have emerged from nowhere. You think she just got plucked from oblivion and dumped into a starring role, but really she’s been grafting all her life, playing an extra in the background and accepting supporting roles before finally catching...Read More

Written by Kristina Virro, R.H.N. and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) of Fresh Insight for CSNN)  “I only eat one meal a day—and even then, it’s going to be something from a fast food restaurant,” said Kendra*, tears running down her face. This was the third time I’d met with her in the hopes of improving symptoms associated with...Read More

Prepared by Joanna Brown, C.H.N.C. The holidays are a time for happiness, quality family time and relaxation, right? If only it would be that ideal. The stress levels shoot up in many people during the holiday season. There are so many decisions to make, things to do, people to see, and obligations to meet. The...Read More

Prepared by: Tamryn Burgess, R.H.N.| honestlyholistic.com If we asked you what we recommend as the number one tool to immediately start experiencing relief from anxiety and stress, not to mention improve your overall health and well-being, would you know the answer? Many people sit and mull this over, not realizing that the tool we are...Read More

Prepared by: Sharon K. Summerfield, R.H.N.| nourishedexecutive.ca Over the past 18 months rates of Burnout have increased. Transitions from working in the office to working at home, have accelerated the intensity. Technology continues to be a blessing and a curse. My definition of Burnout: Being exhausted on every level. The joy you once felt is...Read More