Superfoods Part #4 – Potatoes

Potatoes are the fourth and final superfood presented in this series. Potatoes have been unjustly maligned in recent times. They have been wrongly associated with diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, Candida overgrowth and many other conditions. The simple...

Superfoods Part #3 – Onions

  Onions are the third subject of our 4-part series on superfoods. Leeks, chives, scallions, red onions, yellow onions, and shallots are types of alliums. Alliums are natural antibiotics, and we would all do well to include healthy portions in our diets. To truly...

Superfoods Part #2 – Cucumbers

This is the second of a 4-part series on superfoods that are not well known to many people. When we think of cucumbers most of us envision a tossed salad with leafy greens, fresh tomatoes and other garnishes, and topped with light vinaigrette dressing. As tasty as...

Superfoods Part #1 – Artichokes

This is the first of a 4-part series on superfoods that are not well known to many people. When we think of superfoods things like blueberries, seeds and green tea come to mind. Few of us would ever think of artichokes. Artichokes are an abundant source of nutrition....

June Is Thyroid Awareness Month

As June is Thyroid awareness month in Canada, we thought we would bring attention to Thyroid Disease. It is estimated that 1 in 10 Canadians suffer from a Thyroid condition. As many as 50% of cases go undiagnosed. The thyroid gland is perhaps the most vital hormone...