Perhaps you have written off the old world as a vacation destination, since going gluten-free. The birth place of pasta, baguettes, strudel, and beer may seem completely off limits.  Fortunately with...

Serves 4

Chef Dylan created this immune boosting soup full of nutrients and goodness to fight against the sniffles. Click here to check out Chef Dylan's menu for our summer retreat in France

2 tbsp...

Somethings are as unwanted as a "Dear John" letter or an orange jelly filled chocolate on Valentine's Day.  Here are a few health concerns that can make you a bit less romantic and natural health tips...

Makes 1 cup 

This probiotic rich dip packs some heat to light your fire.

 1 cup red lentils, cooked and drained  
Juice from 1/2 lemon juice   
1 1/2  tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
1 1/2  tbsp olive oil
1...

Makes 1 dozen

 A special recipe for Hogmanay and Robert Burn's birthday. 

Biscuits

2 cup almond flour
¼ cup honey
6 tablespoon butter (can also use  coconut oil)
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tablespoon vani...

Perhaps even before the ball drops, we might be thinking of what we want to do different in the new year for better health.  We have such good intentions but within a month, a week or even a day, we f...

Serves 4-6

 These pecans have been a hit at my Kombucha 101 classesand your guests will go nuts for them, too.

8oz Pecans
1 tbsp olive oil 
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp dried ro...

So your Ebenezer Scrooge-naturopath said no gluten or dairy this holiday season. Now you are wondering, "What will I eat at the office holiday party or how will I survive dinner at my in-laws?"  Relax...

You are born with only two of them. Yes, in these modern times it is possible to buy new ones.  However knee replacement doesn't come without its costs. Besides the estimated $45,000-$60,000 for the p...

Serves 4-6 

Bone broths are an amazing source chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine, which have been shown to bring down inflammation and build up cartilage. 

5 cups bone broth 
1 cup quinoa 
1 bunch kale,...

A few years ago, I had the chance to speak to group of breast cancer survivors on the benefits of naturopathic medicine during breast cancer treatment. Besides discussing the many ways naturopathic me...

I am often confronted with this dilemma "Do I wait on line at Wholefoods or Trader Joe's or do I just buy an orange off the fruit stand guy which will take like 2 seconds." This article might seem lik...

Serves 4-6

 Enjoy this tasty veggie dish whether its organic or not! 

2 medium Sweet Potatoes, finely chopped
1 cup Sweet peas, frozen or fresh
1 medium Onion, finely chopped
1 cup Eggplant finely c...

Traditional kimchi often calls for fish sauce which can be problematic if you are vegan, kosher or can’t eat fish. I’ve swapped fish sauce with miso which still has the power to kick start a delicious kimchi.

Serves 4-6

The sweetness of beets blends well with the salty tanginess of umeboshi plums.

2 cups shredded raw beets
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp umebos...