Borscht is a traditional beet soup that originated in the Ukraine, but is synonymous with many Eastern European culinary traditions. It is a simple, nourishing soup that has fed revolutionaries and the hardy folks of Eastern Europe and Russia throughout their tumultuous history. There are few bowls of food that can sustain the body with the […]
Continue reading...BEAUTIFUL BORSCHT: A Soup-er Power Dish
DOCTOR AS TEACHER: A Guide to Local Food, Confections & Cosmetics
“Hey Doc! Where do you source your meat & vegetables?” Well, right here in London! One of the main principles of naturopathic medicine is “doctor as teacher”, and part of our mandate as your Village Naturopaths is to promote individual and community health. Our responsibility as NDs is to help our patients implement healthy lifestyle changes. […]
Continue reading...Coconut Chicken Paprikash
It’s winter. It’s cold. You probably have a cold. Warm up and get healthy with this recipe full of chicken broth, coconut fat and deliciousness. (serve with mashed sweet potato or brown rice) This is one of our favourite variations of an original VeganMeatEater recipe. INGREDIENTS: 1 leek, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped […]
Continue reading...Jingle Balls: A Sweet n Healthy Holiday Recipe
You Don’t Have to Eat Sugar Filled Junk This Holiday Season! These easy to make protein balls are a delicious and filling alternative to sugary rum balls. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 c walnuts 1/2 c sunflower seeds 1/2 c hemp hearts 1/4 nut butter of any kind (except peanut) 1/4 c cacao powder 1 ¾ c of […]
Continue reading...Stock Your Winter Medicine Cabinet: Two Glorious Herbs to Consider
This morning we awoke to frosty yards and the sound of the furnace running to keep the chill of autumn at bay. With this change of season comes a distinct challenge to our immune systems. While sniffling, runny noses, cough filled nights and sore throats threaten to become the norm, we can turn to our […]
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