Holy Shiitake: Can Mushrooms Actually Be Medicinal?
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Mushrooms are currently one of the most sought-after functional foods. We see them in every form, from teas, tinctures, chunks, and capsules, in some protein and greens powders. Over 270 different mushroom species have been identified to show anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial (think penicillin), and immune support. These benefits are attributed to some […]
All Disease Begins in the Gut: Top 3 Foods For Gut Health
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND The title of this article is in part a direct quote of Socrates, that the root cause of human disease may in fact stem from our gut health. Today’s scientific literature is revealing the “how” and “why” of something that was accurately observed over 2000 years ago. We see studies showing […]
Saucy Salad Rolls
By Tim Irvine With our workshops, we try to provide unique ways to help people understand health-related concepts. Our summer salad rolls workshop is an excellent example of one. Dr. Tamara Kung, ND, demonstrated how to make fantastic salad rolls in no time while at the same time explaining some of the nutritional benefits of […]
Why Inflammation Makes You Old
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND The definition of aging is a progressive change that leads to increased debility, disease, and death. Wow! That sounds depressing. Don’t despair, there are things you can do to make it a much more pleasant picture. As we age, there is a reduction in our cells capability to read the right genes at […]
Plant vs Meat Protein
By Tamara Kung, ND The growing awareness of plant-based meals coupled with our long history of enthusiasm for protein is coming to an apparent clash and leaving us wondering how are we supposed to get enough quality protein on just plants! Before we get into that, let’s get some context regarding how much protein we […]
Are Artificial Sweeteners Causing Big Problems?
By Tamara Kung, ND Sugar is bad, so artificial sweeteners without all the extra calories must be good, right?? Let’s look at the facts to improve our understanding of this critical area of nutrition. It’s important to first understand how insulin works and how added sweeteners affect it. Insulin is your growth and storage hormone […]
More Plants = Health
More Plants = Health! The title of this is an obvious fact. I’m sure that 100% of adults are aware of this. So why do we have such a hard time getting more fruits and vegetables into our diet? There are two main reasons. Convenience and taste. The first is just a function of our […]
How to Strengthen Your Immune System: The Deep Dive
Our immune system is composed of a robust front-line defence team. Our white blood cells and proteins called antibodies, all form an alliance to protect our body from foreign invaders. The immune system, after our nervous system, is the most complex organ system in the human body! So it’s important to understand what it takes […]
Better Mornings – Berry Beet Smoothie Bowl
Beets are a vegetable containing a natural source of dietary nitrates which, as a vasodilator, have a positive effect on blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Try this great smoothie recipe and feel the benefits. 2 servings; 10 min prep time Notes: Protein Boost: Add your favourite protein powder to kick up the muscle-building properties. Raw […]