We have a thing for matcha lattes over here. And it seems that a lot of other people do too, seeing that matcha lattes are appearing on menus at so many different coffee shops and cafes. The thing is that buying matcha lattes can get...
We're absolutely lovin' cherry season this year, especially since it's for such a short time, it feels extra special. Cherries are one of the best fruits to pack for snacks during the work day, on road trips, on camping trips, and even on plane rides,...
As beautiful as winter can be, we are ready for it to really be spring and summer! The extra hours of sunlight that we’ve been experiencing and the sporadic warm days have been such a tease to the long summer days that are soon to come....
Ah, fermented foods. Typically, most people cringe at the thought of the food we eat being full of bacteria, but fermentation is actually an age-old tradition dating as far back as 6000 BC; it was used originally to help preserve food and even change the...
With the cold, gloomy weather in Toronto, we’re naturally keeping cozy with delicious warm drinks. Wellness lattes are becoming a popular drink of choice lately, and many health food restaurants and cafes are now selling a wide array of warm superfood drinks. Chaga hot chocolate,...
November is now fondly known as Movember, especially if you have had the joy of a special man in your life deciding to outfit himself with an epic moustache for the month. All joking aside, this is an important movement that helps raise awareness...
As October is breast cancer awareness month, it’s an important time to think about this disease that affects so many people in our country and around the world. I have recently experienced the loss of a dear family friend from breast cancer, and many of...
Electrolytes are important nutrients for our bodies that impact the heart, muscles, and nerves. A lack of electrolytes can result in muscle cramping, delayed muscle soreness, and spasms, which can contribute to headaches that you may experience post-workout. When you sweat, you lose electrolytes, which then can be...
The Spring Equinox was yesterday, bringing us much closer to sunny jacket-free days. However, it's still cold in Toronto and we're bracing ourselves for a few more blustery weeks. When it's cold, there is nothing better than cozying up at the end of the day....
Chocolate and peanut butter (or almond butter) is one of our favourite combinations, classic. You really can't go wrong when the two flavours are combined, except when they are loaded with lots of sugar. We encourage all of our clients to reduce their sugar intake and...
There's nothing quite like a refreshing leafy green salad for a meal when it's hot outside. This recipe is filled with antioxidant rich green vegetables, plus the digestive supporting sauerkraut. For those of you who are wary of sauerkraut, this is an easy and tasty...
It's the height of summer in Toronto and sometimes the only thing that we want to do is drink something icy cold. The only problem is that ordering lemonade at a restaurant or cafe is a guarantee for consuming added sugar. And, although drinking unsweetened...