Liv Healthy

Entries During: April 2010

Gluten Free and Local Are Among Top Restaurant Trends -April 30 2010 Liv Healthy

In December 2010 the US National Restaurant Association released a report that summarized the results of a survey of 1,800 chefs. It's an interesting report, and it's great to see that the top 10 trends include: ... (Read More)

3 reasons to avoid Microwave Popcorn -April 21 2010 Healthy Living

Sure popcorn may be a "healthy snack", but be sure to steer clear of microwave popcorn: 1. Microwave versions tend to be loaded with artificial flavourings, sodium and fat 2. You get the added bonus of chemicals from the packaging leaching into t... (Read More)

Spinach Salad with pear, beet and a spicy ginger garlic dressing -April 19 2010 Gluten free Dairy free Egg free Almond free Peanut free Nut Free Recipes

I created a new salad this weekend. It was so awesome, it made my taste buds dance. This version is vegan, raw, and easy to prepare. I think the flavours would do well with some goat's cheese sprinkled on top too. Enjoy! M... (Read More)

What chemicals have leached into your food -April 14 2010 Green Living

With Earth Day quickly approaching, many people are thinking about how much waste they create. I recently connected with a local Green Hero, Barbara Frensch (she's the one who pushed to have bottled water banned from City of Burlington rec faci... (Read More)

Grab a friend and share a Laugh - Celebrate World Laughter Day -April 12 2010 Healthy Living

Everyone enjoys a hearty laugh right? And why not, it's good for you. Clinical research has shown that laughter lowers the levels of stress hormones and can prevent heart disease. So why not take the time for a good laugh. A forced or a "real" la... (Read More)