Follow along with me for valuable tips, news and information that will make healthy eating simple for you and your family. I’ll share nutrition news, simple ideas and recipes for you to try. There will even be stories about some of my “rainbow plate” adventures. I love hearing from my readers, so be sure to leave me a comment!
Don’t be stupid! How to ace your final exams.
It’s that time of year when sunshine and warm weather beckons. But for students, the thrill of summer vacation comes only after the hurdle of final exams has been cleared. If you’re like most, then studying usually means long hours, late nights, and a bunch of sugary junk foods and “energy” drinks to get you through the crunch. Don’t do it. – It turns out that all that sugar just might make you stupid! That’s the last thing you need as you head into those exams. Some interesting research that was...
read moreRainbows Come In Boxes Too!
Are you trying to eat more fresh, local organic produce? Last week I wrote about being part of a CSA as a fabulous way to support a local farmer. Well if that doesn’t work for you, another idea is is to sign up for weekly box of fresh, local organic food delivered right to your door! I had a wonderful visit last week with Ran Goel, the co-founder of Fresh City Farms. Fresh City operates as an urban organic farm. They have a plot of land and a large greenhouse at Downsview Park, and their member farmers also farm in a variety...
read moreLivin’ On The Veg
Now that’s what I call a Rainbow Plate! That gorgeous rainbow chard was cultivated by the caring and talented hands of my friend Daniel Hoffman. He and his team grew it organically on his local farm, The Cutting Veg. If you’ve made a commitment to make healthier choices for yourself, your family and our lovely planet, one of the easiest ways to act on that commitment is to get involved in a CSA program. Daniel’s is one of many in the Greater Toronto Area, and it happens to be the one I know best through personal...
read more“You should eat it because . . . “
Quick, finish the sentence above! I’ll bet that most of you said “…it’s good for you!” Did you? I’m sure you heard that phrase over and over while you were growing up. There are many variations on that theme: You might have been told to eat something because: “…it will make you big and strong” “…it will give you lots of energy” or even, “…it has lots of vitamins and minerals.” Can you think of any more? Ok, confession time. Have you ever caught yourself...
read more