Sweet Stevia
Courtesy, Rainbow Foods
Stevia is a natural alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. It has no calories, does not raise blood sugars and is suitable for candida sufferers. Stevia also reduces cavities by retarding the growth of plaque and it promotes a healthy digestive tract. Read More
Turkey Dos and Dont’s
by Lynn Russell
Whether you’re hosting a formal holiday meal for the first time or you’re a vegetarian catering to omnivorous guests, these guidelines will help ensure safe, delicious preparation of your turkey. Read More
Vegetarian Lunch Box Ideas
by Dorothy Wilson
Growing children and teens need to be well fed all day. They use up lots of energy in all their school activities and that includes sitting at a desk and absorbing information. Good nutritious food is a key part in a good education. The challenge to feeding your family at school lies in the short lunch periods, fussy appetites and peer pressure. Read More
Wheatgrass “Juice” in a Vitamix
by Robin Russell
If you have a Vitamix or equivalent blender, you can make a wheatgrass “juice” and avoid investing in a masticating juicer for this purpose. A Vitamix pulverizes wheatgrass so well that there is little pulp left over. Read More
Natural Summer First Aid Kit
by Dorothy Wilson
This list of natural remedies will help keep you prepared for some of the most common summer ailments such as sunburn, insect bites, minor scrapes and motion sickness. Includes links to recipes for a home made sunburn spray and insect repellent. Read More
5 Steps to Perfect Brown Rice
If you struggle to get a nice texture when cooking brown rice consider trying these five easy steps. This method originally came from Saveur Magazine and was adapted by Pinch My Salt. It works very well! Read More
Grains and Beans Salads
by Dorothy Wilson
Salads made with grains and beans offer a wide variety of flavours and textures and better yet, they provide a complete protein complement. This makes them handy for lunches, side dishes, picnics and foods-on-the-go. Read More
All About Beans
by Robin Russell
This in-depth article includes everything you need to know about cooking beans. It includes nutritional information, a section on trouble shooting as well as a handy cooking chart for individual types of beans. Read More
Quinoa: The Mother Grain
Courtesy, Grain Process Enterprises Ltd.
Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wa”) is another gluten-free alternative for those sensitive to wheat. This info sheet covers the history, nutritional content and practical use of this grain. Read More