(Inspired by Chris Kesser) What comes to mind for you when you hear the word “superfood”? Do you think of fancy, exotic fruits like acai, chlorella, or greens powder? Pomegranate? Green tea? Garlic? All of those foods are certainly good choices and may even be worthy of the “superfood” label. But what about liver? I’ll [...]
A recent perspective analysis published in the December issue of Journal of Neurology found that as little as ONE serving of greens slowed cognitive decline with aging. Food is information and greens are some of our most vital, life-giving foods and this vitality translates directly into a better quality of life with aging. If greens [...]
After "What is a naturopathic doctor?" the next most common question I get from new acquaintances is "What is the ideal diet?", no one likes the answer. It starts with a basis of Michael Pollan's Food Rules: Eat real food. Not too much. Mostly plants. It's only in the details things get less simple but [...]
Sulfur dioxide and other so-called sulfiting agents in foods and drugs may cause severe allergic reactions in susceptible individuals, especially asthmatics. “Sulphites” is a generic term for a group of compounds including sulfur dioxide, sodium sulfite, sodium and potassium bisulfite, and sodium and potassium metabisulfite. You may be sulphite-sensitive and not even know it! Individuals [...]
Anxiety is crippling a large portion of our population, some estimates put over 3 million Canadians struggling with some form of anxiety most days (over 1 in 10 people!) From the Canadian Mental Health Association: We all feel nervous or worried at times. This anxiety can be a helpful feeling when it motivates us or [...]
Cooking with offal (off-cut meats) is super important for your health. Hear me out! I've often asked myself what is different about our modern times versus previous generations? Why do I see such profound differences with simple vitamin supplements in the face of our supposed "over-nourished" culture. I am increasingly convinced it is the lack [...]
