What a winter we've had so far in Toronto!  I've been hunkering down during all this snow & cold and wanting warm, cozy meals.  Just...

Canada's food guide was updated and released yesterday and it's pretty exciting stuff!  It is a way of eating that I subscribe to and...

Many of my Toronto patients have noticed in my office the big Starbucks mug overflowing with mint from my garden (see pic!).  Mint is...

I'm a back to basics kind of Naturopath in Toronto.  I feel that if people don't have the basic tools of eating healthy foods, getting...

As a continuation from my last post, I dabble in all sorts of kinds of eating.  Sometimes I eat vegan meals (though I'm not vegan), I ...

As I thought about what to eat today on this cold day in Toronto, I decided to write about some different diets or ways of eating and...

I go through phases where I really get stuck on what to snack on.  I get sick of my old stand by snacks and need something new.  Most...

It's now February, and that makes me think that we're coming out the other side of the dark days in Toronto... but we've still got...

I must be into custard these days, as I couldn't wait to share my new favourite breakfast recipe, and last month was a custard recipe...

I love cooking and sharing healthy recipes.  With Thanksgiving around the corner, I start thinking pumpkin.  Thanksgiving is my...

I was lucky enough this summer to get to talk with some at risk youth at The Covenant House in Toronto about basic nutrition and how food...

The recipe exploration continues... I love making hearty soups because I can make them ahead of time and eat them all week long.  It...

A patient suggested that I write about the most common questions that I get asked about trying to get pregnant, so here it is! 1 -...

Inflammation is hot in the research world right now with respect to its role in chronic pain, depression, headaches, dementia, heart...

I've been cooking and experimenting with new recipes more than usual lately.  It's great to get me out of a rut, and with the seasons...

I was fortunate to go on vacation to Mexico in March.  It was great to escape the snowy Toronto winter and get some much needed...

It's not quite spring yet in Toronto, so I'm still in the mood for soup!  As you all know, although I'm a Naturopathic Doctor, I'm...

Folate is a water soluble B-vitamin that is found in the highest concentrations in liver (i.e. chicken & turkey, & beef liver).  It is...

I love Mexican food!  I'm also always trying to make my body & kitchen healthy.  I'm embarrassed to say that for years I bought taco ...

Holiday season in Toronto is a busy time of the year.  Work is crazy and there are so many social events!  It's extra important these...