It’s that time of year again. The biggest health food show in Canada – The Canadian Health Food Association show (East) took place a couple of weekends ago and I got the chance to attend again this year to check out what’s “trending” in … [Read more...]
Why Should You Start Including Bone Broth in Your Diet?
While a bowl of bone broth may not look very exciting, it certainly can work some magic... Bone broth is derived from animal bones and connective tissue (small amount of meat or flesh) which … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Protein Pumpkin Seed Chocolate
How many times have you been standing at a café, waiting for your cup of Joe while being tempted by delicious-looking treats neatly laid out at the counter? While some would typically look more healthy than others, more often than not their … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Low-Carb Bread
With summer in full swing you're most likely doing your best to maintain a leaner look, rightly so gracing your audience every time you walk down the beach. It is a known fact that in order to drop body fat levels one will need to tighten up on … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Hummus Trio
Apart from its delicious taste, another reason why we love hummus is its versatility, it being one of the few healthy saucy alternatives one can add to meals or as part of a snack. And due to this flexibility, hummus can actually take many different … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Apple Protein Cake
No matter how consistent you are with eating clean and healthy, sooner or later you will find yourself craving a sweet treat, particularly after lunch or dinner. While satisfying such cravings may be high risk in terms of keeping nutrition on track, … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Carrot Top Pesto
If you’ve ever purchased carrots with the leafy green tops, you’ve probably cut them off and discarded. What you may not know is that those green tops are not only edible they are loaded with nutrients. They are rich in vitamins A, C & K as well … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Ferrero Rocher
With preparations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in full swing you will be likely preparing some nibbles over the next few hours, whether it is to entertain visitors or that "once-a-year" little festive self-indulgence. It being soon 2019 and … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Fall Harvest Kale Salad
We recently had a pot luck party at work. I know that most people tend to bring easy store bought items or goodies. So I wanted to ensure that my team had a healthy, but tasty, option. Enter the Mirror Friendly Fall Harvest Kale Salad... The … [Read more...]
2018 Health Food Trends
For the past two years, I’ve shared my predictions for health food trends for the year on Mirror Friendly. While I’m a little late out of the gate for this year, I still wanted to share some of my observations on emerging food trends from one of the … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Pumpkin Pie
A couple of weekends ago was Thanksgiving in Canada. It’s a wonderful holiday where we celebrate and give thanks for all we have been blessed with. I hosted dinner this year. For dessert, I wanted to make pumpkin pie, but a healthy version that is … [Read more...]
6 Foods to Avoid with Irritable Bowel Sydrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is a disorder which affects the large intestine and is more commonly found among women. In my cases this disorder will manifest itself through very mild symptoms but in some cases these symptoms … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Blueberry Cheesecake
Even though autumn has already been with us a few weeks, the weather in Ontario, Canada, is still warm enough to throw a bbq. In fact last weekend my sister invited me for one and I thought about taking a healthy dessert from everyone to … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Low Carb Buns
Whether we like to admit or not, deep within our soul we all enjoy the texture and bite of buns or anything which is bread related. However, if like us you are health conscious and track your macros on a regular basis, particularly processed carbs, … [Read more...]
Paleo for a Week – The Paleo Diet: Tried and Tested
There is no better way to learn about nutrition than to apply theory in practice and assess your body's reaction to it. To this effect, last year I went vegan for a week and subsequently drew my personal observations. This experimental week thought … [Read more...]
Is Soy Sauce Safe to Eat?
Soy sauce seems to somehow find its place in most kitchens however is it really safe to eat? Before answering this question we ought to briefly explain what this sauce is all about. Soy sauce is made from fermented soy beans, roasted wheat and … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Ice Cream Bites
How often do you get a craving for something fresh and sweet during these hot and sweaty summer days? We all do... and when it kicks in there's a high risk we end up reaching out to something loaded with sugar, over and over again. Washboard abs? … [Read more...]
Why Does Pineapple Make Your Tongue Sore?
Do you recall the last time you ate pineapple? How did your tongue feel before swallowing it? Pineapple contains 'bromelain', an enzyme that breaks down protein. Since our body is made out of proteins, the pineapple you consume is trying to eat you, … [Read more...]
The Most Common Food Label Marketing Tricks You’re Falling For
A couple of weeks ago while doing my groceries at the local supermarket, I bumped into a friend of mine. After a brief chat he glanced at a bottle on the shelf in front of him. The bottle read 'organic sunflower oil'. "What do you think about … [Read more...]
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
Binge Eating Disorder is also commonly known as compulsive overeating. It refers to the consumption of abnormal amounts of food in a short period of time with the person experiencing this being unable to stop and feeling at loss of control. Unlike … [Read more...]