Posts by Kiran Bissoon

When it comes to managing hypertension, you don’t need pills to be the first line of defense. Research shows that eating whole foods can work wonders for blood pressure. But what if we take it a step further and focus on Ayurvedic vegan meals? Combining ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern vegan diets offers a balanced,…

Aquafaba … No, this is not an aftershave from the 70’s – we’re talking about the leftover liquid you get from boiling chickpeas (it is magic!) Around 3 years ago, a French chef named Joël Roessel made an important discovery that has taken the plant-based world by storm. Experimenting in his kitchen one day, he…

In a world where we are constantly told to avoid processed foods, foods with chemicals, etc. (and for very good reason), we understand why some people turn away from xylitol at first glance – its name sounds like a chemical. However, xylitol is a very safe and good alternative to sugar and other sugar alternatives.…

For the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen romaine lettuce pulled from grocery stores and restaurants across Canada and the U.S. due to an E. Coli outbreak that has resulted in serious illness in several people. Coli is a group of bacteria that live in the intestinal tract of most people and animals. Many strains…