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“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. The sentiment is fitting as today is Thanksgiving in Canada and I wish to express my gratitude those who have chosen to share some…
Spring is finally here and along with it starts the cascade of vibrant superfoods. Obviously, some take a little longer than others to rear their heads in our gardens or farmer’s markets, but here are my picks for the top 10 spring superfoods:
Artichokes—A medium-sized artichoke is loaded wit…
The following article is an excerpt from my new book, PAIN ERASERS: The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Safe, Drug-Free Relief, available in most bookstores or online.
Some of the best healing remedies to overcome inflammation also taste great—I can’t say that about any prescription medic…
Delicious and Simple-to-Make Plant-Based Yogurt. Photo copyright Michelle Schoffro Cook.
One day while I was busy straining whey from a batch of homemade dairy-free yogurt, and waiting for what seemed like way too much time, I said to myself “there must be a better way.” I knew that yogurt had be…
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and to enjoy holiday parties, give gifts, and share celebratory meals with loved ones. The flip side is that it is also a time of seemingly endless rich foods and overeating. From egg nog to turkey dinners, holiday cookies and pastries, let’s face it: most of us eat too …
Who doesn’t love guacamole or avocado toast? Not only are avocadoes delicious with just about everything, they offer a wide variety of health benefits. While most people are already aware that avocadoes help boost skin health thanks to their healthy fat content, here are some of my favorite le…
More and more people are turning their backs on cow’s milk, and for good reason: it isn’t a sustainable product for the environment, it takes a whopping 1950 gallons of water to create one gallon of milk, it has been linked to many health problems including prostate cancer, and the poor tr…
Whether you're sensitive to gluten or just wanting to eat less of it, or simply wanting to expand your culinary horizons, here are 5 gluten-free grains that offer many health benefits:
Brown Rice
Unlike white rice, brown rice is high in fiber and vitamin E. Vitamin E is essential for healthy…
Since the American Heart Association (AHA) stated that coconut oil is harmful to health, many people have dropped their favorite cooking oil in favor of canola oil. After all, the AHA recommended the latter as a supposedly healthier option indicating that cooking with coconut oil was just as unh…
Today is National Day of Writing. Because #WhyIWrite is trending on Twitter I thought I'd share my story. One day a man who was like a second father to me was rushed to the hospital for an emergency bypass. No one told me about his health ordeal but I awoke from a terrifying nightmare in which he gr…
Beets are among the best superfoods. They are packed with nutrition and healing properties. Not counting their delicious taste and incredible versatility, here are 10 reasons to love these delicious darlings of the vegetable kingdom.
Lowers High Blood Pressure: New research on June 30,…
Most people know that fermented foods build great gut health, but a growing body of research shows that they build strong immunity, brain health, heart health, and more. As a result there are more reasons than ever to eat more fermented foods. Check out my blogs “9 Reasons to Love Sauerkraut” …
Who doesn’t love the taste of ground nutmeg over a holiday hot chocolate or latte? It’s not only the classic eggnog spice, it’s perfect in spice cookies and other holiday fare. While delicious holiday treats may be enough reason to enjoy nutmeg, research shows that it may help boost moods and help…
Most people know that yogurt (at least the unsweetened kind with live cultures) is a healthy option but few people consider the many other foods rich in beneficial bacteria or yeasts that help boost health. Based on my new book, The Probiotic Promise: Simple Steps to Heal Your Body from the Insid…
Here’s some news to go nuts about. Exciting research found that simply adding one food to your diet could drastically slash your risk of dying. According to the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine eating nuts could save your life. The researchers found that eating a handfu…
When it comes to food, it’s hard to beat the holiday season. There are as many decadent and delicious foods throughout the season as there are gifts. Let’s face it: few holiday foods are healthy. Here are my choices for the top 7 ‘Tis the Season Superfoods. They not only taste great, they add s…
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