Traditional quiche is made with a pastry crust and is filled with eggs, milk, cheese, meat and vegetables. Over the years, I have attempted to adjust certain recipes so they fit in with my whole food, gluten-free and dairy-free lifestyle.  When I set out to make a new quiche recipe, I knew I wanted it... The post Gluten-Free Veggie Quiche appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more

It’s officially allergy season. And rather than resorting to over-the-counter drugs that induce drowsiness, I have the very best tips for natural allergy solutions. As someone with a predisposition to autoimmune disease, and having healed from Crohn’s naturally over a decade ago, I am extra mindful around this time of year to make sure my... The post Natural Solutions for Allergy Season (with Recipe) appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more

There is nothing better than fresh picked ingredients, and there is nothing quite as special as the first wild foods that make themselves known after the snow has melted. And there is nothing more rejuvenating than getting out of the city, breathing some fresh air, eating some amazing food. To me, a weekend in the... The post Best Wild Leek Recipes appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more

These days, we need to be amateur detectives in order to figure out the truth behind products and whether they are good for us. Recently my mom told me she found an amazing bread company at a farmers’ market. I asked a few simple questions: Was it gluten-free? (Both her and my dad are meant... The post Food Packaging Tricks That Fool Us appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more

For many new gardeners, growing your own food may seem like a daunting (or even impossible) task. When you get right down to it, there are only a few key components you need for a healthy garden – but of course, there are many variables that can impact the overall results. I believe that anyone... The post How to Get Started Growing Your Own Food appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more

Cell phones can be bad for your health, if you let them be. Don’t worry – I am definitely not telling you to ditch that lifeline. Instead, I have outlined eight essential habits to ensure your healthier use of everyone’s favourite toy: the cell phone. Cell phones (also known as mobile phones by those of... The post 8 Essential Habits For Healthier Cell Phone Use appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more

The time in between is where the magic is. It’s what I am learning to live for and be present for. Don’t get me wrong, it’s hard though. It’s hard to get there. Now more than ever perhaps. In fact, for me, writing is one of those things that fills a need for my mental... The post The Time In Between: How To Be Present appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more

As we get more and more engaged in this healthy vibrant lifestyle, things we used to take at face value and accept as the norm, may no longer be normal or okay enough for us. While there are a growing number of options when traveling, it can still be a challenge to maintain health in... The post Healthy Travel Tips: Key Strategies For Healthy Holidays appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more

Do we start big? Dive right on it? Let’s do it. What is your purpose? Do you know? Asked another way – what gets you out of bed in the morning (and don’t say coffee or Wordle as the case may be). Did you think you were clear on your purpose and what made you... The post In Pursuit of Purpose and Rising Together appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more

We tend to pay more attention to our immune system during cold and flu season when germs are swirling around like a tornado. However, it’s important to focus on practices that will support and strengthen immunity throughout the year. Pathogens are always around us – they don’t take vacations. This means incorporating cold-fighting foods into... The post 9 Immune-Supportive Foods To Cook With appeared first on Meghan Telpner ..read more