Although many of us from an older generation used to “brown bag” our lunches that doesn’t cut it anymore. Parents and children can easily overlook the necessity for healthy school lunches. Despite attempts to improve nutrition content the school cafeteria with its sloppy joes, pizza and heavily breaded chicken fingers […]

Sitting by the window, set amidst a cozy atmosphere, the fresh aroma of coffee stirred some thoughts in my mind. A group of boisterous teens nearby created quite a ruckus and I wondered if it was the result of perhaps, having too much coffee? Hot and steamy or cold and […]

For centuries, people have enhanced their foods with various flavorings, preservatives, and dyes. But some ingredients on today’s food labels can be downright scary. Few foods reach today’s supermarkets free of additives – substances that do not occur naturally in a food but are added for various reasons. These include […]

Confusion About Sarcoidosis Natural Treatment In 10 years of research helping people survive Sarcoidosis using natural treatment options, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is plenty of clinical research available which confirms that Sarcoidosis natural treatment options like diet, exercise, breathing techniques, supplementing and more are beneficial for helping […]

Thousands of backpackers pass through Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, each year. It is worthwhile spending at least 3 days in Maputo before travelling inland to the traditional backpacker destinations of Xai-xai and Tofo. Mozambique’s history of colonisation by the Portuguese has left a colourful and eclectic legacy in […]

“Milk does a Body Good.” I am sure that many of you remember seeing commercials and/or billboards with this slogan from the National Dairy Council touting the health benefits that milk provides. More recently I have seen commercials about dairy products contributing to weight loss. Additionally, mothers all over the […]

The Jewish Sabbath, “Shabbat”, is a spiritually elevating, beautiful day filled with festive meals.Many of the traditional Shabbat foods like challah, kugels, and gefilte fish are laden with food allergens. Let’s explore delicious, food allergy friendly alternatives to some Shabbat classics. Challah, the traditional bread eaten at the beginning of […]

What’s wrong with seafood and cheese appearing together in the same dish? Does cheese really make seafood taste funky? Food Network star, and Italian chef extraordinaire, Scott Conant appears to have a pet peeve about this, but is he right? If cheese really does make seafood taste funky, a lot […]

Having food allergies necessitates strict avoidance of allergens. Accidental ingestion of a particular food can be fatal. A person with multiple food allergens can end up with a very limited list of permissible foods. Keeping kosher involves additional dietary restrictions. The food awareness that kosher observance brings can actually facilitate […]