Has anyone else tried making water kefir and failed or felt like you’ve failed because you’re not sure that what you’ve created is actually the real deal? I can smash out an awesome Kombucha tea in a multitude of flavours, so when my 3rd attempt at water kefir was sadly Read more…
Being sleep-deprived can put a person at risk for blood sugar imbalances, trouble maintaining their weight, and mental health issues. In our blog, “How Does A Good Night Sleep Keep Your Heart Healthy?” we discussed studies that have shown clear links between a lack of sleep and poor quality sleep, with Read more…
We all know that high levels of inflammation in our body lead to a higher risk of heart disease.1 We also know that an active lifestyle helps sustain – a “healthy ticker.” But did you know that a good night’s sleep, is not only a proper counterpart to an active Read more…
SERVES: 8 Donuts PREP TIME: 15-20m COOKING TIME: 10-15m COOLING TIME: 10-15m Check this awesome recipe out from one of our new crew – Sarah Conte a 4th year Naturopathic medicine student, Mum of two, all round smart, sassy lady! Every now and then we all love something different. We Read more…
Yep, over the last few years we have heard oodles and oodles about the human microbiome. About probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods and bone broth just as a start for gut related “buzz” words. I could also throw in gelatin, collagen, collagen peptides, bacteroidetes…… but I’ll get to the point. In Read more…
Hmmmm – seems The American Academy of Pediatrics have recently stated that food colourings are not the innocuous stuff most people consider them to be. What’s more, (wait for it) they may actually be dangerous to children. If you’re reading this blog, chances are this IS NOT ground-breaking news for Read more…
I know it’s easy and not that expensive to buy natural confectionery these days. Nothing however goes past making your family some jellies chock full of wholesome gelatin. With today’s modern diet we often don’t attain as much gelatin and collagen that our ancestors would have via the regular consumption Read more…
“Adaptogens are meant to bring us back to the middle” says Dr. Brenda Powell, co-medical director of the Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute.1 Functional medicine guru Frank Lipman, MD,2 calls them: “Nature’s miracle anti-stress and fatigue fighters.” Chances are if you’ve been a Read more…
ARRRRRR, artificial fragrances! The other day I drove my son’s car and within a few minutes I pulled over and searched the vehicle high and low. I was a woman possessed searching for a smell that was so treacherous that I simply had to get rid of it. Like a Read more…
Here’s how to make this yummy Paleo, Gluten-Free Bread… Prep 5 mins Cook 50 mins Makes 1 loaf Ingredients 7 large eggs 1 cup (1/2 pint or 250ml) unsweetened almond butter ½ cup (8 tablespoons or 125ml) arrowroot starch ½ cup (8 tablespoons or 125mg) tapioca starch ¼ cup (4 tablespoons Read more…