Don’t Let a Fall Get You Down Older Canadians have a higher risk of falling and each year, 1 in 3 Canadians over the age of 65 will fall.  These often have serious consequences with injuries that may have a lasting impact on the quality of life. However, there are many ways to be proactive [...]

Turmeric has anti-oxidant properties and fights inflammation.  Especially at this time of year, from a sore throat to chronic body inflammation, tipple some turmeric! ½ tsp turmeric powder 4 cardamom pods, crushed 6-10 granules fenugreek 1.8 tsp ground, dried ginger 1-2 to 1 tsp unpasteurized honey 1/3 cup almond milk 2/3 cup water   Combine [...]

  Put Your Best Foot Forward One out of every three Canadians who is 65 or older and living independently, will fall.  This becomes one out of every two by the age of 80.  In 25% of these falls, serious injury occurs.  Elderly people falling accounts for a high incidence of fractures and hospitalization.  Hip [...]

(Bon Appetit – with or without the meat!)   Original Yield:  6 servings Ingredients   1 tablespoon canola oil 1/4 pound chorizo sausage, chopped (optional) 1/3 pound cooked ham, chopped (optional) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (1 pound) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 large red bell pepper, diced 2 (14.5 [...]