While it’s important to eat healthy, you should also allow yourself the occasional treat. Treats don’t have to be as big as a double cheeseburger with fries and a large milkshake. You can make modified versions of treats you like without having to compromise on taste. That’s what I did with this chocolate fondue. The…
At the time that I put together this recipe, I had just discovered that my digestion couldn’t tolerate sausages very well, even the gluten free ones. I had just bought sausage from a shop in the Byward Market in Ottawa that didn’t sit well. The high fat content was most likely to blame. Lower fat…
Not having a car is usually not a problem, since I don’t have to worry about exorbitant insurance costs, and I feel like I’m being green. I do, however, wish I had a car when my food stock starts to deplete. I barely ever go for groceries in the winter because I’m a wuss when…
As an acupuncturist, recommending frozen fat seems like a sin. Cold fats are particularly difficult to digest. But I’m also of the opinion that you need to be able to indulge, once in a while. Treat yourself with this chocolate ice cream. Because this recipe doesn’t use an ice cream maker, it takes a few…
It’s easy to find gluten-containing snacks with a crunch. Chips, pretzels, crackers, you name it. While there are gluten free versions of all of these items, they’re not always as good. Not to mention that they’re not the healthiest snacks in the world either, and they tend to cost a fortune. Some also replace the…
Overnight oats are such a convenient concept. They take just a few minutes to put together, and then time and your fridge do the rest of the work. If this is your first time trying overnight oats, I’m warning you that some people don’t enjoy the texture. Personally, I’m really picky with textures, but I…
Hummus was a staple in my diet growing up, so it only seems fair to have a hummus recipe on my website. In Ottawa, middle eastern ingredients are very easy to find. From an acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) perspective, white sesame seeds are helpful for building blood. This makes it a good ingredient…
If you’re balancing school, work, family, or other life demands, it can be quite time consuming. I’m a fan of out-of-the pantry recipes. You can make the dry mix for these falafel patties ahead of time, and add the wet ingredients when you’re ready to make them. They’re also helpful for days when you don’t…
These days, so much research focuses on the importance of having a large variety of microorganisms in the gut for different health outcomes. Many people are turning to probiotic supplements, but fermented foods can also be helpful in many cases. However, there are also people who should proceed with caution when trying fermented foods. If…
Some typical ingredients for baking contain hidden sources of gluten, corn, and whatever else you might have food sensitivities to. I’ve had to research every ingredient I use because I’ve had some bad surprises in the past. I had never really given much thought to what baking powder was until my Naturopathic Doctor pointed out…
How do you stay cool in the summer? Making use of air conditioning or a fan will help keep your environment cool, but you may find yourself feeling warm when leaving home. Traditional Chinese Medicine puts more focus on your internal environment. Yup, you can influence how warm you feel with acupuncture and nutrition. And…