Eating healthy these days isn’t just about eating your required nutritional amounts of fruits and vegetables or covering off the recommendations of the Canadian food guide. We, the consumers must take it a step further. It’s in our best interest to be mindful of farming practices used to get the food we eat to market.
For years the agricultural industry has been using pesticides to…
I’ve compiled a list of stores that sell organic produce and products within the GTA – it is by no means a complete list of all the stores or options available but it is a good place to start. Organic foods are generally more expensive, however, as with anything else, you can find deals and the store that best fits your budget.
Nature’s Emporium
Established in…
Is feta cheese made from cow’s milk or sheep and goat’s milk? The answer may not be as obvious as you think. I recently had a chat with my mother about feta, that’s Greek Feta cheese. She like most everyone takes for granted that the feta cheeses sold in stores are all made from sheep or goat’s milk or a combination of the two and are from Greece. I informed her, that it’s not…
By Sabrena Salahudeen
Cucumbers are best eaten between May and July. The flesh of cucumbers is primarily composed of water and also contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid, both of which help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling.
Cucumber’s hard skin is rich in fiber and contains a variety of beneficial minerals including silica, potassium and magnesium. As cucumbers are…
By Crystal Mortley
With the arrival of spring, it is time again to get rid of all your clutter, fix that peeling paint on the outside of your house and do a little bit of cleaning. In addition to fixing up things around your home, this is also a perfect time to do a little cleaning on the inside. Here you will discover the basics of how to cleanse, boost metabolism, optimize digestion and eat…
By Sabrena Salahudeen
A mustard plant’s leaves are a peppery soul food and its seeds are used to make Dijon mustard. It doesn’t matter if it has toothed, scalloped, frilly, or lacy edges, mustard leaves are extremely high in nutrition. Its peak period is April, although it’s available throughout the year.
Mustard greens are an excellent source of vitamin E, vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin…
Calcium is the mineral most likely to be deficient in the average diet. It is the chief supportive element in bones and teeth. Calcium salts make up about 70 percent of bone weight and give your bones strength and rigidity.
About 99 percent of the calcium in the human body is held in the bones and teeth. The remaining one percent of calcium circulates in the bloodstream, where it performs a…
Eat Your Fatty Acids Because Your Body Needs Them
Fat is a substance made from the molecules of hydrogen, carbon and a little oxygen. What kind of fat it is depends on the different combinations of these molecules.
There are twenty different needed fatty acids in your body, but they are all made from two: linoleic acid and linolenic acid. These two fatty acids are essential. You must get them from…
By Sabrena Salahudeen
This tropical fruit is a staple in all tropical countries and is making waves in the weight-loss industry. The coconut tree itself can be used for so many purposes ranging from roofing material, clothing and floor mats, to food, milk and an edible oil source. This fruit is renown for its sweet, nutty flavour that has a nurturing effect on the body.
Used locally for childhood…
By Sabrena Salahudeen
This spicy root vegetable, also known as a rhizome, is considered in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, to be the universal medicine in all ancient prescriptions. Ginger is found in all tropical and sub tropical environments throughout the world. This natural stimulant is used medicinally for digestion, circulation, nervous system and respiratory system. As a complete cleanser…
