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  The tiny but mighty flaxseed has been earning more recognition for being a superfood. Although it may seem like just a small shiny seed, looks can be deceiving. The flaxseed is filled with so many nutritional benefits, and thus, flaxseed oil has steadily risen in popularity. With a wide variety of health benefits and culinary uses, it is no wonder people are turning to flaxseed oil to enhance their cooking and well-being.  Read on to discover how this humble seed can improve your health and how to start incorporating flaxseed oil into your daily diet. 7 Flaxseed Oil Benefits To find out...

Hygiene is at the top of everyone’s mind at the moment as the world grapples with COVID-19. Many of us are thinking more deeply about the spread of germs and what we can do to keep ourselves healthy.  Currently, there’s no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is spread via food or food packaging. However, good food safety practices may help prevent other illnesses and reduce unnecessary stress during this uncertain time. Below are 6 commonly overlooked tips for reducing your risk of food-borne illness at home: 1. Wash fresh produce This may seem like an obvious one but it’s worth...

Winter may be known for cold, gray days however, it offers up some surprisingly vibrant veggies. From beets and red cabbage to Brussels sprouts, and kale, there’s no shortage of ways to paint the rainbow on your plate. The trick is making them fun and tasty.  Here are a few creative ideas for bringing out the best in 4 winter superfoods: Beets Nutrition: Beets are a rich source of vitamin C, folate, potassium and fiber, which support immune function, cell division, blood pressure control, and satiety, among other things. In addition, beets contain betalain, a group of phytonutrients that may help...

The foods we eat impact our physical health, but they also influence our environment. Naturally, different diets have different effects — vegan, the ketogenic diet and the Mediterranean meal plan are only a few of many. As concerns about climate change grow, people are looking for greener ways to grow, consume and dispose of their food. Consuming a lot of one resource creates market demand, but it also depletes that resource in nature — such as the issue of overfishing. Thankfully, it is easy to learn about how the foods we eat are related to global ecological health. By swapping...