COMFORT FOOD JUST BECAME HEALTHY: ZOODLES
When we go about our lives trying to take in as many veggies as can, it's a magical realization to discover that we can use vegetables in place of something we used to label as a ‘treat’. Behold, the…
BEYOND THE BUDDHA BOWL, OUR FAVOURITE HEALTHY BOWL RECIPES
Those who keep on top of food trends have probably encountered ‘food bowls’ already, but as they’re popularity is predicted to flourish this year, you’ll probably be seeing a whole lot more of them in 2017. What are food bowls?…
FIVE HEALTHY HABITS TO PRIORITIZE THIS YEAR
Especially after an indulgent December, the beginning of the new year often feels like the time to reassess your eating routine, and reset your health intentions for the coming months. However, when setting new year’s resolutions, remember to go easy…
HEALTHIFY YOUR CHRISTMAS SIDES WITH THESE RECIPE IDEAS
Anybody else leave Christmas dinner with a grumbling food baby at the pit of their stomach? There are certain flavour rituals that have become so ingrained in our Christmas traditions that to go without them seems unthinkable. However, leaving the dinner table…
HOW TO DETOX IN THE BATH WITH HOUSEHOLD INGREDIENTS
What’s better than a hot, relaxing bath at the end of the day? A hot, relaxing bath with detoxifying benefits—and maybe with Mariah Carey belting ‘Vision of Love’ in the background. Many of us take baths to wind down…
COFFEE SMOOTHIE RECIPES TO MAKE YOU A MORNING PERSON
We all know that a healthy, filling smoothie in the morning is what keeps us energized through the day. But a delicious, aromatic coffee is what actually gets us going in the first place. So if you’re having both already,…
MEET THE NEXT BIG THING IN ALTERNATIVE MILK
More and more alternative milks are being introduced to the market to cater to vegans and dairy intolerants alike. Even coffee shops are adopting a wide array of milks: almond, rice, coconut, soy, even cashew milk. But what if you’re…
INTRODUCING OUR PERFECTLY IMPERFECT PRODUCE
Did you know that food waste is a serious issue all over the world, especially in Canada? This is because we have gotten used to the idea that produce should be the perfect size, the perfect colour, and free…
WHAT DO DIFFERENT COLOUR PIGMENTS MEAN IN CARROTS?
Did you know that carrots were initially chosen to be cultivated because of their aromatic leaves? Not only this, but wild carrots were actually mostly white or purple. Orange ones didn’t arrive until the 16th century through strict selection and…
SPUD BANNED INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: ARTIFICIAL COLOURS
In the spirit of Halloween, this week we’ll be talking about artificial food colours. You know the stuff-- they’re in those little vials of colour that you use to dye frosting, they’re how you differentiate your Jello flavours, and they’re…