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Over the years, Shana has been asked to offer valuable insight towards the latest hot topics in nutrition and health.
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Delving into D
As we all turn our heaters into hibernation mode and begin our spring clean routines, daylight extends and days become warmer. We marvel at the sun’s ability to heat our very environment which was engulfed in minus temps just a few short months ago. Acknowledging that...
Beyond garnish
For those of you who’ve begun germinating seeds with readied anticipation for sunshine and salads, topsoil depots are getting ready to open their doors as warmer days and nights are just around the corner. With the resurgence of new findings on the many benefits...
For the love of chocolate
Its mouthfeel is like no other, its variations in sweetness are from low to high, its well-known adaptability in recipes with its origins are worth exploring since its one of the most consumed foods across the globe. Cacao’s history dates back to 450BC and was enjoyed...
Looking back and looking forward
January is a time to restart, renew and re-evaluate what you define as worthy for the 12 months ahead. Time marches on, with newly-defined resolutions or mantras that leave you feeling a year wiser with intent to make the one ahead bigger, brighter and bolder. This...
Counting calories
Calories-still hung up on the term? Chances are, that if you grew up in the 1920s and onwards, calories had a significant impact on your eating habits. The calorie was engrained in the minds of dieters across the North America, a continent in which ironically also...
Seasonal eating
As we marvel at the palette of leaves turning this fall season, it’s hard to not notice the varietal availability gracing our market shelves. When you purchase produce that’s in season, it has richer flavor, is healthier and usually more affordable. Food is easier to...
Secrets for living with stress
Stress is a word we can all relate to, typically in a negative context. We often refer to stress associated with some kind of unfortunate event relatable to our lives. Typical examples of distress can be anxiety or concern, perceived as outside of our coping...
Getting enough Vitamin D?
It comes as no surprise that vitamin D takes centre stage while most North Americans are on a quest for immune prosperity. Appropriately named the sunshine vitamin, it’s the only nutrient produced in your skin in response to sunlight. As a fat-soluble vitamin, it...
Hydration is just as important as nourishing your body with healthy food
Feeling thirsty? You might want to reach for some water. “We never know the worth of water until the well is dry” – French Proverb. Water – it’s an all-encompassing word for such a crucial element to our bodies. From the time babies are weaned from breast milk or...