Author: Tania Longtin, BCHN®
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Nourishing Naturally: Spiced Up Groats
This week’s whole-food recipe is a fantastic, super-filling side dish! Turmeric, ginger, and garlic work together to create a whole grain dish that’s the golden star of your plate. What is a groat? Groats are part of the whole grain family of foods — common types come from buckwheat, wheat, rye, barley, and oat grains.…
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Nourishing Naturally: Garlic-Infused Kale and Tomatoes
Welcome back to the series! Last time we talked about what it means to build a whole-food lifestyle — this week we’re getting into the kitchen with the first recipe. Let’s jump into spring with this super simple and fragrant side dish, perfect for a busy weeknight and ready in less time than it takes…
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Antioxidants 101
Antioxidants play a crucial role in maintaining overall health by protecting the body from oxidative stress, a condition that arises from an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body. Free radicals — unstable molecules produced during normal metabolic processes and exposure to environmental factors — can lead to cellular damage and contribute to…
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Nourishing Naturally: The Importance of a Whole Food Lifestyle
Welcome to my new blog series on whole food. This series will explore the significance of choosing whole food for your health, energy, and long-term well-being. It aims to inspire you to embrace whole foods by providing practical cooking and time-saving suggestions, along with delectable whole food recipes that you can confidently create. No prior…