I got on the scale this afternoon. I had an inkling as to what the reading would say; my pants have been feeling a bit snug lately, and my willingness to walk 10,000 steps a day has dwindled in correlation with the number of hot summer days we’ve had around here this summer. When I […]
Vegan Living
Veganism is an ideology, not a diet!
Perhaps the simplest way to approach the complexity of veganism as a diet versus a discerning ethical choice can be answered in these three words: Couldn’t. Shouldn’t. Wouldn’t! Here’s how: One can empathise with people who are afflicted with serious food allergies: Who experience life-threatening reactions to otherwise potentially nourishing eats! It stands to reason that […]
International Comfort Food at Montreal’s Lola Rosa
When I visited Montreal’s Lola Rosa on a Monday for lunch, it was packed. Located close to McGill University, its clientele skewed young, though I saw older people, too. The menu, as Chef Scott Wong tells me, is based on “things that people’s mothers would make for them, all over the world.” This means salads, […]
Why a Plant-Based Diet?
I strongly believe that eating “animal-free” is healthier for us, the planet and, of course, the animals. The easier it is to adopt a vegan lifestyle, the more people will choose it. Many home chefs are now looking to add more vegetables into their weekly menu plan, serving at least one wholly plant-powered meal each […]
No Excuses Cooking
As a health coach, I often hear various excuses as to why clients don’t want to cook. Not enough time, the kitchen is too small, I’m not a good cook, etc. I understand that people have busy lives, and I myself sometimes find myself scrambling to make dinner, but there really is nothing better than a home cooked […]