Ingredients 8 ripe plum tomatoes 6 celery stalks 3 yellow, orange and red bell peppers 1 small red onion 2 170g jars 2 clementines or oranges 1 cup kalamata olives 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dill 1 large lemon 1 tbsp coconut sugar or a few drops of stevia 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 large garlic[...]
Ingredients 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 4 cups chopped spinach 1 cup cooked brown rice 2 tsp lemon zest 1/4 cup shredded old cheddar cheese 1 lb salmon fillet, skinned, bones removed salt and pepper Directions In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over[...]
On average Canadians gain 1-2 lbs over the holidays. This may not seem like much but these tend to become permanent baggage and year after year these add up. Weight gain is the most common complaint over the holidays and with this knowledge, why not try and prevent it completely?Here are some strategies to keep the[...]
With the arrival of the cooler, rainy weather along with longer darker evenings, the cold and flu season is upon us again. Many of us are already feeling fatigued, not to mention the coughing, sneezing, scratchy throats and headaches. In today’s blog post, I’d like to offer some helpful tips and tasty recipes for supporting[...]
As the leaves turn red, yellow and orange, the pumpkins start to come out and the weather gets cooler, there is no doubt Fall is around the corner. Of course that means back to school and back to routines but it also means the dreaded cold and flu season. This year, the cold season seems[...]
By Marianna Duba, Holistic Nutritionist Last Saturday (just like every Saturday when I am in town) started with a visit to the Kitchener Farmers’ Market. My mission was to stock our fridge for the week ahead. To tell the truth, I could have done it at my local grocery store as well. However, the[...]
Each year I look forward to the arrival of strawberry season, which for me marks the beginning of summer. I love this season not only because we as a family spend more time together visiting new places, fishing, camping or hiking, but also because it provides us with an abundance of delicious fruits and vegetables.[...]
The Holidays are around the corner. Have you finished your shopping yet? We have some great healthy ideas for your last minute shopping ideas. Here are our top picks. 1. A French Press-most people start their day with a cup of coffee. If prepared correctly using a French Press it can be healthy and full[...]
At Sage Naturopathic Clinic, we have always tried to pay it forward. We love our community of patients, colleagues, clients, friends and family and we always try to take some time to count our blessings and feel some gratitude for all that we have. This year, as part of our Holiday Food Drive, we are[...]
I love my morning coffee and though it often gets a bad reputation for being bad for your health, I believe that one good, organic cup of coffee a day is actually good for your health. Coffee has many health benefits. It is high in antioxidants and has been shown to reduce the risk of[...]