MONDAY BASICS: Eat Fermented Foods

For this last Monday Health Basics post of January, I am talking all things fermented. Partly because I have seen such big health improvements for myself since introducing these yummy things over three years ago, but also from anecdotal tales from clients and class participants about how much fermented foods have benefited them on their trails. Not to mention, ferments are seeing a kind of renaissance these days, it would seem! And with good reason. Read on for more.

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Taming the Inflammation Dragon

I wanted to extend an invitation to you, my food- and wellness-loving friend, to join me for an evening workshop on the impact of our food choices on our body's sense of well-being, focusing on inflammation. The idea is to arm you with the knowledge and tools so that YOU can make informed choices for your own health and vitality, ensuring that inflammation beast quiets down its roar for you.

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FESTIVAL OF FRIENDLY FERMENTS - A SUCCESS!

This past weekend went by in a flash. For anyone who attended the Festival of Friendly Ferments, presented by The Light Cellar at the facilities at Canada Olympic Park this past weekend, did you feel the need to sleep in on Sunday morning? Or did you wake up in a flash super-inspired to create new ferments, combinations dreamt over the course of the night? A combination of both in my case, it would seem.

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