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.

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 can turn to for essential nutrients and maximum health benefits. The following list boasts foods that have been proven to offer vital phytonutrients for the following health benefits: lower or […]

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 seem new to North American society, but they have a long history in human culture and are often part of centuries old religious rituals. As a time of transition, awakening […]

While not as glamorous as ginkgo biloba, ginseng or St. John’s wort, the B vitamins are far more important for the optimal functioning of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system than any other nutrient or herbal remedy. While glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and shark’s cartilage are grabbing the headlines in osteoarthritis reversal, we often […]

If you’re wanting to trim or eliminate meat from your family’s diet, consider lentils as a perfect protein-rich substitute to stock up the pantry shelves with. Not only are they a super healthy choice for making delicious meatless meals but they are exceptionally versatile, easy on the budget, and do not need a whole lot […]

From ancient times, the spring season has been greeted with ceremony and rituals along with the gathering of all fresh, wild edibles, which were inevitably green (since most plant activity begins with green buds and shoots). In fact, all of the common greens we see in stores and markets today have their origins in wild […]

Have you ever looked at a wild plant and wondered if it was edible? It’s amazing that even if you live in the heart of the city, there is food growing all around you. The wonderful part is, even if you don’t feel confident picking morel mushrooms or burdock yourself, the farmers’ markets and local […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'THE JOY OF JUICING'. Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale) are immune building, anti-cancer memory-boosters with tonic, diuretic and detoxifying properties. Cabbage is one of only four vegetables high in vitamin E. Ingredients 1 stalk broccoli quarter head cabbage, cut into wedges 2 kale leaves or beet tops 2 […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'THE JOY OF JUICING'. Easily accessible, raw, organic apples are a favourite fruit whole or juiced. Save the pulp from this juice and make applesauce for the first day after the fast. The pectin in the pulp will assist in toxin removal. Ingredients 4 apples 1 carrot 1 stalk celery […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'THE JOY OF JUICING'. Available fresh in season and frozen all year, blueberries rank highest in antioxidants so they are a natural choice for cleansing juices. Ingredients 1 cup blueberries 1 cup pitted cherries, strawberries or raspberries 1/2 cup red grapes 1/2 lemon, rind removed 1” piece fresh ginger 1) […]

Sores and skin rashes of all types cause us considerable discomfort, but none as much as those that affect the mouth and lips. These sores impact our intimacy, our ability to enjoy food, and our self esteem, and are so uniquely and exasperatingly ‘in your face’! The most common oral sores and rashes are cold […]

(Updated January 25, 2022) Sex and good food go well together – this has been the case throughout history in most countries in the world. Indeed, they make for never-to-be forgotten sensory experiences; aphrodisiac food can be a special gift a man gives to his wife or a wife gives her husband. Try it on […]

Updated January 1st, 2022 Refined carbohydrates are often called empty calories. Actually, they’re worse than “empty” – they’re comparable to credit cards that create nutritional debt in the body. For example, a teaspoon of white sugar seems harmless – it tastes good and contains only 15 little calories. However, a closer look at the chemistry […]

Soon after I moved to British Columbia, Canada, I went for a leisurely drive to a town about an hour away, down a winding, scenic lakeside road with stunning vineyards scattered across the countryside. As I neared the end of the road, the intensely fragrant scent of lavender filled my senses, long before I could […]

(Updated October 30, 2021) Our public health care system, which is largely influenced by its profit-driven suppliers, is based on the paradigm of treating the patient after she or he has already become ill. The ancient Chinese physicians would laugh at us. They were paid for keeping you well, not getting you better. That of […]

Miso, an ancient staple in the Japanese diet, has gained popularity in the West in recent years as a remarkable health-giving food. In times past, only the wealthy had access to the finest organic miso. Luckily for us today, this highly nutritious paste made from fermented rice, barley, chickpeas, or soybeans is readily available from […]