This is a great pick­me­up recipe, whether it’s enjoyed as a snack or a dessert. The protein­rich yogurt and polyphenol­rich fruits help your body make feel­good neurotransmitters to uplift you, and the magnesium­rich chocolate helps you feel calm. Simply spread yogurt out on a baking sheet and go nuts with the toppings you love. [callout ..read more

Sarah: Many years ago, I went on a women’s retreat and fell in love with a sweet potato noodle dish they served, a recipe by Rachel Molenda. This dish is inspired by that. Sweet potatoes provide vitamins, phytonutrients, and fiber to support your gut and neurotransmitters to help you feel balanced, focused, and joyful. You’ll love this creamy and tangy almond butter sauce—it works on any vegetable, so sub in whatever you have. [callout] + Blood Sugar Balancer + Colorful + Fermented + Fiber-Rich + Prebiotic + Protein-Powered [/callout]   [callout] Excerpted from Good Food, Good Mood by Tam ..read more

Salad may seem like an odd thing to eat for breakfast but, truthfully, many people around the world do eat it for their morning meal. We often think of sweet things when we think of breakfast, but why not get in your rainbow of veggies and fiber early in the day? Plus, salad for breakfast can be refreshing and invigorating. Eating colorful, fresh vegetables, especially in the morning, energizes your brain and body. We have a deep love for Middle Eastern flavors, which is why this salad slightly resembles tabbouleh. The star spice here is sumac, which you can find at most grocery stores—it’s a ..read more

Chickpeas are high in protein and B vitamins, which help support healthy neurotransmitters and a good mood. We love the yogurt here because it’s an easy way to incorporate probiotics into a savory meal, so they can strengthen your gut to keep you feeling healthy and uplifted. [callout] + Blood Sugar Balancer + Colorful + Fermented + Fiber-Rich + Prebiotic + Protein-Powered [/callout]   [callout] Excerpted from Good Food, Good Mood by Tamara Green and Sarah Grossman. Copyright © 2023 Tamara Green and Sarah Grossman. Photographs by Daniel Alexander Skwarna. Published by Appetite by Random H ..read more

The human brain is responsible for intelligence, making sense of what we feel, initiating body movement, and controlling behaviour. Our brains use a variety of strategies, such as dissociation and memory, to help us survive traumatic events. Despite this remarkable agility, the brain is also susceptible to repeating these behaviours after the event has ended. We return to normal life but continue to use trauma-related coping skills that can have negative effects on relationships, employment, and our feelings of safety and well-being. The brain in balance Indigenous peoples understand the brain ..read more

Sun-kissed blueberries, silky tofu, and fragrant edible lavender team up to make a bowl of flavourful nutrition to breathe new life into your breakfast routine. You can even add a few spoonfuls of muesli to the topping for a more substantial meal. The pudding also works as a healthy dessert or even a post-workout recovery snack. Culinary lavender is typically cultivated from Lavandula angustifolia plants and has a lot less oil than the aromatic lavender used in perfumes or soaps, which you should not use in recipes. Soft tofu explained Silken (soft) tofu is made when soymilk is coagulated with ..read more

Our immune system helps us overcome unwanted bacteria, viruses, toxins, cancer cells, or other invaders on a regular basis. While it is efficient in keeping us alive, the immune system sometimes mistakenly attacks our own healthy cells, causing something known as an autoimmune response. What are autoimmune disorders? There are more than 80 autoimmune disorders in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy bodily tissue. Some autoimmune conditions include celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. What causes the immune system to malfunction? The immune syste ..read more

This satisfying Thai-inspired salad provides a riot of texture, flavour, and visuals. And its ingredients house troves of nutrients and antioxidants. If you wish this salad to be more in the spirit of truly raw, use peanut butter made with raw peanuts or make your own using unroasted peanuts. King mango Unlike the more common fibrous Tommy Atkins cultivar of mango, the Ataulfo mango will shock you with its creamy, custardy texture and perfect sweetness when ripe. When available, use this superior variety of fruit in your salads and desserts ..read more

Is there anything more highly desired, yet elusive, than happiness? Some describe it as a fleeting emotion along life’s journey, others as the ultimate destination. Some think about it in terms of genetic inheritance, others as the culmination of practices. How do you hold happy? Dr. Caroline Meyer, ND, experiences happiness by catching the small moments, pointing out that when we “rely on big moments, we miss the sustenance of daily pleasures.” For Josh Gitalis, clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, happiness is about attuned decision-making and feeling aligned with ..read more

It’s here: the no-bake cake of your dreams. It’s tender, it’s cakey, it’s naturally sweetened and warmly spiced, and it’s rich in beneficial fats and dietary fibre. The creamy cashew frosting is the icing on the cake, so to speak. For a grain-free option, you can replace wheat germ with coconut flour. Other garnish options include blueberries, cacao nibs, or even edible flowers. Go nuts When soaked and then blended with liquid, raw cashews make a multipurpose cream that is rather neutral tasting. This cream is useful for frostings, as well as both sweet and savoury cream sauces that you can fl ..read more