With the increasing popularity of the paleo and keto diets, carbohydrates have been getting a bad rap. It’s important to remember that carbohydrates are a macronutrient, not a food group. Not all carbohydrates are equal, and I find it unfair to grains like brown rice and quinoa that they get lumped in to the same […]
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Interview Series: Heather Nicholds
Heather Nicholds is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who helps clients reconnect with food as a positive source of nourishment and energy. She’s known for the attention and care she puts into each and every meal plan, each and every class or workshop, each and every recipe. She makes the healthy part flow effortlessly for you, […]
10 Reasons to Love Mushrooms
When I was growing up, I didn’t like mushrooms. My mom didn’t like them, and by default, I didn’t either. When she did buy them for my dad, they were canned. And canned mushrooms are kinda disgusting. When I went vegetarian in the early 90s, I decided to try them out of curiosity and I discovered that […]
10 Reasons to Eat More Chocolate
There’s nothing quite like chocolate – it’s rich, decadent, and lusciously delicious. Chocolate actually comes from beans (the seeds of the theobroma cacao tree to be exact), and as with most plant-based foods, it’s highly nutritious. Not all chocolate is created equal though. When buying chocolate, skip those that contain milk, lots of sugar, or a long […]
Got (Vegan) Calcium?
After I’ve explained to people what vegans eat and that I do indeed consume plenty of protein, conversation can sometimes turn towards the topic of calcium. If I’m not drinking milk or eating cheese, I’ve probably bought myself a one-way ticket to osteoporosisville, right? Wrong! The idea that calcium can only be found in dairy […]