PCOS
Blueberry Basil Smoothie
I've been wanting to play around with blueberries and basil for awhile now and the timing is perfect because my basil is thriving and I have a lot of it! I am so excited about how nicely the basil compliments the blueberries, and you gotta love the colour! It's light and refreshing and loaded...
Who's at Risk for Iron Deficiency?
If you’ve ever been diagnosed with low iron or iron deficiency anemia, you know just how frustrating this is – you feel tired all the time, you may be irritable, you can’t concentrate, you run out of breath climbing a set of stairs, and you may even develop more colds and flus. It’s not fun. As...
Kale, Barley, & Apple Salad
Barley is kind of a forgotten grain - it's just not something most of use as a staple. With summer upon us, I wanted to incorporate barley into a hearty salad and one that could be turned into a complete meal for those lazy, hot summer evenings. Barley is a great source of fibre, magnesium,...
Whole Wheat & Chickpea Flour Pineapple Bran Muffins
I am new to baking with chickpea flour and feeling really behind the times! Truth be told the first recipe I tried with chickpea flour (another muffin recipe) was really disappointing and I did not like the taste of it at all. But I love the idea of using chickpea flour in my baking because...
Diagnosing PCOS - Which Type are You?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting ~7% of people in reproductive age (USA stats). Development of the disease is often linked to high levels of androgen hormones (e.g. testosterone) from the ovaries, altered luteinizing hormone (LH) action, and...
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