Have you ever heard of Manuka Honey? It is an incredibly powerful substance created by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush, found only in New Zealand and Australia. Australian researchers have found that this honey is better than all known antibiotics. Why? Because pharmaceutical antibiotics have a short shelf life, in addition to the fact that bacteria tend to become resistant in a short [...]
“I can’t believe it’s dark already!!” Said every Canadian by mid-October. This shifting of seasons is preparing our bodies and routines for slowing down throughout the coming winter months, to conserve energy and rest a bit more. If you think back to the days before we had electricity (really not that long ago!), and think about the evening activities that were enjoyed, it did [...]
You hear the commercials… “Use margarine to protect your heart” or “lower your cholesterol with margarine”. Have you ever stopped to wonder how margarine could ever protect your heart or lower your cholesterol? I have. Let’s discuss… Margarine is made of vegetable oil. Generally, “the cheaper, the better,” say the food industry CFO’s. So they choose canola, soy or cottonseed as the base oils. [...]
Salads are a delicious lunch option, filled with vitamins and nutrients to fuel your day!
