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Benefits of Pumpkin - Not Just For Basic Girls

Benefits of Pumpkin - Not Just For Basic Girls

The leaves are changing colours, the temperature is dropping and it's finally socially appropriate to add pumpkin to everything! Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin cookies - the list is endless!  As we all know, pumpkin is a type of winter squash, but, did you know it falls under being a fruit because it has seeds? Pumpkins are also native to North America and are regularly bought in canned form. This fruit can also be grown on every continent except Antarctica. (Sorry penguins, none for you!) But did you know pumpkin has a lot of health benefits? The seeds, leaves...

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3 Fall Ingredients for Gut Health

3 Fall Ingredients for Gut Health

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: gut health is incredibly important and it starts with what you eat!  As the seasons change, so does our diet and what we eat on a regular basis. We go from eating cold, fresh salads and fruits to warm soups and hardy pasta dishes. So, what are some seasonal ingredients we can add to our fall recipes to ensure our gut is happy and healthy?  1. Butternut Squash Butternut squash has 7g of fibre per cup, which feeds those friendly bugs we call microbiome and helps with our digestion. Butternut squash...

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What You Eat Can Change Your Mood

What You Eat Can Change Your Mood

Food can be used as medicine, and what you put into your body can influence how you view the world. Eating healthy can keep you more positive and clear-headed. While foods loaded with sugar and white flour can make you feel tired and foggy. Over time, eating foods without a lot of nutrients can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Nutrients essential to a healthy mood include: Folate Iron Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) Magnesium Potassium Selenium Thiamine Vitamin A Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Zinc Foods to consume to help with mood: Fruits, vegetables along with, fats and...

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