FOOD

My Top 20 Supernutrients for Healthy Longevity

February 1, 2023

“Longevity means having a chronic disease – and taking care of it.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes In my integrative medical practice I was often asked:...

The Joy of Ginger: Pungent Spice Brings Hot Medicine to Western Kitchens

February 1, 2023

When I was a kid my favorite cookies were grandma’s homemade gingersnaps which grandpa and I couldn’t resist dunking in our afternoon tea. Other than...

Sprouts: The Miracle Food You Can Grow Year-Round At Home

February 1, 2023

In the cold winter months there is a great way to access fresh, organic greens grown right in your own kitchen – sprouts! To get...

Book feature: Niacin – The Real Story (2nd edition)

January 26, 2023

  by Abram Hoffer, Andrew W. Saul, and Harry D. Foster Turner Publishing, 2023 Reviewed by Robert G. Smith, PhD, Research Associate Professor, University of...

Strep A: How We Can Protect Children with a Simple and Effective Nutrient Protocol

January 3, 2023

by Damien Downing, MBBS, MRSB, Contributing Editor OMNS (Dec. 31, 2022) When a lung infection occurs, several questions occur. Is it caused by a virus,...

Fuelling Your Immune System for the 21st Century

December 26, 2022

by Michael Passwater Infectious diseases are a major threat to human survival and quality of life. In 1996, the World Health Organization raised concern regarding...

Winter Comfort Foods – Great Recipes to Curb Your Carb Cravings

December 20, 2022

The Science Behind Ingredients That Curb Our Cravings Winter in Canada can often leave us wondering who shut off our energy supply and replaced it with the urge to load up on carbs. Up to 35% of Canadians report suffering from dwindling energy levels during the long dark months of snow and ice.

Gifts From The Kitchen: How to Create Homemade Gifts That are Fun and Budget-Friendly

November 21, 2022

I’m a cook, I’m a foodie, and I’m a herb whisperer. My life is seasonal and revolves around the only two places I love to...

Lemon Chutney

November 21, 2022

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN‘. (Makes 4 cups) 8 organic lemons, scrubbed 2 Tbsp kosher or pickling salt 4 large cloves...

Polynesian Spice Blend

November 21, 2022

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN‘. I use cinnamon as a sweet flavouring in both sweet and savoury dishes. It imparts an...

Mediterranean Pesto

November 21, 2022

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN‘. (Makes 2 cups) Ingredients 4 large cloves garlic ½ cup pine nuts or sunflower seeds 3...

Get Stronger This Season – with Budget-Friendly Meals Rich in Plant Proteins

October 30, 2022

In the summer of 2020, outbreaks of coronavirus in meat processing plants across Canada caused people to think twice about their consumption of meat. According...

A Meat-Free Holiday Menu: Recipes for Pumpkin Soup, Stuffed Squash, Mushroom Gravy and more

October 5, 2022

The roots of harvest festivals go back to when people first grew food. Jewish people celebrated the Feast of the Tabernacles, ancient Greeks feasted in...

Boost Your Metabolism and Lose Weight with the Anti-Inflammatory Menu

August 24, 2022

Are you concerned that your food cravings increase as the weather turns cold? For thousands of years, humans have consumed vast quantities of food in the fall in order to survive food shortages in the winter.

My Top 10 Superfoods: Fresh Summer Recipes to Supercharge Your Diet

May 31, 2022

While many organic and natural foods could be considered superfoods, it is handy to have a short list of must-have foods that we know we...

The Joy of Juicing – Fruits, Veggies, and Herbs to Detox and Revitalize

April 8, 2022

If you work, breathe, eat and drink, you will most likely benefit from cleansing, detoxification fasts, and supportive juicing. Cleansing diets and health fasting may...