Julie Daniluk

The truth is out! There needs to be tighter rules on bottled water. Many people think that if they are paying for water in a bottle that it must be natural, healthy and pure.

Fact 1 - Water in plastic bottles can be high in BPA -Bisphenol A, a chemical which can mimic human e...

Wild leeks, commonly known as ramps, are quickly becoming a culinary delicacy in Canada. With a flavour best described as green onion with a strong garlic smell, ramps are used in many springtime recipes such as soup and egg dishes, or pickled and used in salads, but ramps can substitu...

Eaten freshly harvested, asparagus tastes similar to snap peas and can be quite addictive. Asparagus is brimming with B-vitamins that energize and protect your heart and brain. It also boasts five grams of vegetarian protein, vitamin C, fiber and tissue-repairing manganese and iron.

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Wild salmon is loaded with protein and the two blockbuster omega-3s, DHA and EPA, that make us happy, smart and pain-free. As the body can’t make omega-3 fatty acids, the best way to obtain them is through the food we eat.

Salmon — along with sardines, mackerel, herring, hali...

Squash may look like a standard veggie, but technically it’s a fruit because its flesh contains seeds. Did you know that it’s in the same food family as watermelon? No surprise when you consider how sweet a squash can taste. Squash makes its way onto most festive plates because it brin...

For some reason, the faithful mini cabbage (aka Brussels sprout) has a bad rap. I suppose this is because people have been tortured by boiled-to-mush dishes, served up by well-intentioned grandparents. Yes, they have a slight bitter taste, but it is important to keep in mind that some ...

Did you know that Canada is the world’s largest exporter of lentils? We distribute this healthy legume to over 100 different countries annually. Despite that, lentils are under-appreciated in this country. They’re staple food for much of the rest of the world, and for good reason: 100 grams ...

Cranberries have many amazing properties that help support kidney and bladder function but did you know that they also help fight other infections?

Here are a few reasons why you should add the zip of cranberries into your recipes.

1. Recent studies show cranberries...

Ginger is all the rage! So many products have been developed that include this ancient herb. And with good reason!

It doesn’t take much to add a bit of spice to your life. Chop up a little fresh root and add it to a stir-fry or grate some into your mint tea. Ginger is so versatile ...