October 2026 How Food Can Support Our Well-Being These days, with so much instability in the world, it’s hard not to feel anxious or unsettled. Personally, I’ve had to modify my behaviour to protect myself. I limit my time reading and talking about the news, and I make sure that every day I do something I really love. This could be as simple as a walk around my neighbourhood, singing out loud to a song on Spotify, creating a delicious treat in the kitchen, or spending time with my wee...
28 days ago • 4 min read
September 2026 My Favourite Ways to Preserve Seasonal Produce I love summer and early fall, when the abundance of fresh local produce is at its peak. There’s something pretty wonderful about coming home with a box, or several boxes, of berries, tomatoes, apples, cabbage, and other seasonal goodies. I also hate wasting food, so this is the time of year when I start squirrelling away food for the winter. Over the past couple of months, I’ve frozen bags and bags of raspberries, blueberries,...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
August 2026 And Why It Works for Me I’ve never really liked meat. The idea of eating the muscle and tissue of another living creature has always made me shudder but I ate it because I thought I was supposed to. It was simply what people did. That changed in 2018. After a health scare, I started researching nutrition and different approaches to eating. What I learned changed the way I looked at food. And because both of my parents died from pancreatic cancer, I was especially interested in...
3 months ago • 3 min read
July 2026 Small Fruit, Big Nutrition If there's one thing I look forward to every summer, it's berry season. Whether you're picking your own, visiting the local farmers' market, or simply taking advantage of what's on sale at the grocery store, July is the perfect time to enjoy these colourful little fruits at their best. While all berries are packed with nutrition, each variety brings something unique to the table. Strawberries are one of the best sources of vitamin C, providing more than...
4 months ago • 2 min read
June 2026 And why they're worth celebrating. June is Eat Local Month, and every year I'm reminded just how special this season is. Not just because of the abundance of fresh produce, but because locally grown food simply tastes different. When I first met my husband, vegetables weren't exactly his favourite foods. Growing up, most of the vegetables he ate came from cans or the grocery store and were overcooked. That was a very different experience from my own. I grew up on a farm, where...
4 months ago • 3 min read
May 2026 Lifespan vs. Healthspan Most of us want to live a long life. We try to eat well, move our bodies, get enough sleep, and manage stress because we know these habits support our health. But when you think about it, is living longer really the goal? What most of us truly want is to feel good for as many years as possible, to stay active, independent, mentally sharp, and able to enjoy life. That’s where the idea of healthspan comes in. Over the past few years, there’s been a growing focus...
5 months ago • 4 min read
April 2026 Even rock concerts can teach us something about food! I met the Buddha at a downtown party He was hanging by the pastries and the canapés Just stuffing himself like there was no tomorrow With a beatific smile all over his face I said, "Dude, should you really be eating All of that unhealthy stuff? And you, being so enlightened and all Don't you think you've had enough?" A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to see David Byrne(of Talking Heads) in concert, something that’s been...
7 months ago • 3 min read
March 2026 Getting the Most Out of Your Greens March always makes me think of green, St. Patrick’s Day, the first hints of spring, and of course all those beautiful, fresh, spring green vegetables that do so much good for our bodies. Leafy greens and green vegetables are true nutritional powerhouses. They’re rich in fibre that feeds the beneficial microbes in our gut, helping support digestion, immunity, and even mood. They’re also packed with vitamins, minerals, and protective plant...
8 months ago • 2 min read
February 2026 The benefits of chocolate and the difference between cacao and cocoa Chocolate has a reputation for being indulgent, even “off-limits,” when we’re talking about health. But here’s the good news: high-quality chocolate can absolutely have a place in a balanced, gut-friendly life. When we focus on quality, sourcing, and how chocolate is made, rather than restriction, chocolate becomes something to enjoy with intention, not guilt. At its best, chocolate is far more than a treat....
9 months ago • 4 min read