Oregano

Oregano

Oregano is considered a staple herb in many cuisines; It’s typically used in small amounts as a flavor enhancer to many dishes, mostly salads, grilled or roasted vegetables, fish, meat, pastas… It can be found fresh, dried or as an oil. Oregano is a superfood;...
Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity

It’s true that September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, but I really think that we should bring light to this issue all year long. Its impact on our society is profound! Here are some facts from the World Health Organization: Worldwide obesity has...
Summer’s over!

Summer’s over!

Okay buddies… Summer’s over! I know that a lot of people love the idea of doing a detox after the summer vacation… perhaps feeling guilty of indulging over the holidays (all the desserts, heavy dinners, alcohol we had…) Now instead of giving you a new way to detox...
Foods for better Sleep

Foods for better Sleep

As you might know, sleep can affect every aspect of our lives. It allows our body and mind to heal and recharge; it keeps our brain and emotions in check, lowers diseases, reduces stress, and elevates our mood; but sleep can easily be disrupted by many factors like...
Vitamin A

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a group of compounds that includes retinol, retinoic acid and provitamins… Because the human body cannot produce it on its own, we must incorporate it into our diet. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient and has many important functions: It protects...
Flax Seeds… what you need to know

Flax Seeds… what you need to know

Flax is one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world; it is native to the region extending from the eastern Mediterranean to India. It is considered as one of the best ways to add Omega-3 fatty acids from a plant-based source as it contains a high amount of Alpha...