Something happened yesterday that restored some of my faith in the systems that govern us. The long-awaited new Canada Food Guide was published, and despite massive lobbying on behalf of the meat and dairy industries, Health Canada’s new guide, which is sure to be influential in schools, hospitals, homes...
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Spicing It Up: The Benefits of Adding Ginger and Turmeric To Your Day
I love herbs and spices. In fact I consider them to be my wild card, my secret super power buddies. 🙂 I have always loved them, and have grown them for years (actually herbs are the only plants I seem to be able to grow with some success), and...
Better With Beans – How to Get More Legumes Into Your Life
When you first start eating a whole foods plant-based diet one of the biggest changes you may encounter is finding yourself eating A LOT more legumes (i.e. beans and lentils). In the Standard Canadian Diet legumes are not usually a daily event — case in point, the UN’s declaration...
What IS Healthy Plant-Based Eating?
As long as there have been people who have chosen not to eat animal products, there have been misconceptions about plant-based eating. Some of the common questions a vegan or plant-based eater might get include: but, where do you get your protein? how do you get calcium without drinking...
In 2017 Power Up Your Ethics AND Your Health – A Pre-Screening of Eating You Alive
This story appeared in the January 2017 issue of Powell River Living Magazine. We hope to encourage people to attend the pre-screening event of the incredible documentary Eating You Alive through these inspiring local stories! Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/239766856464311/ When Dave Kuntsi went to see his family doctor in October...
Easy Vegan Week: Batch Cooking – Applied!
Last week I talked about tips for batch cooking to make your plant-based and healthy-meal planning a bit smoother and easier, especially during busy weekdays. This week I want to show you exactly how to put that in action, with a sample 1-week meal plan where we batch cook...
Batch it Baby! Tips For Making Plant-Based Easier
When people first go plant-based, it can be quite the learning curve, and it can seem to take a lot of time. It’s critical to find strategies to make it manageable; otherwise you may not stick to it. But there are a few things you can do to make...
Component Meals: Making Healthy Plant-Based Eating EASY
When people are getting started with plant-based eating, it can feel overwhelming. This is especially true for people who have been cooking a certain way for many years, and who are now faced with making new types of meals as a matter of health. But it doesn’t have to...
Are You Ready For Change?
Lasting change doesn’t take place over night – it’s a process that takes time, effort and energy, as well as a lot of patience and love. Sure, there are people who decide to quit smoking or some other unhealthy habit and never look at or think about that vice...