You can grill it, smoke it, poach it or cure it, but this fish is becoming one of the most popular fish on menus today. It is called Alaska Black Cod or also known as Sablefish. Sablefish is known for its rich flavor and delicate texture. Sablefish is low in calories and is an excellent source of high quality protein and essential fatty acids. If you had to choose just one fish loaded with Omega 3 fatty […]

Your body needs essential fatty acids for optimal health and wellbeing. Essential means that the body cannot produce the specific fatty acid and has to take them in from outside sources – either through food or supplements. Linoleic acid (omega-6), linolenic acid (omega-3) and arachidonic acid (this is formed from linoleic, linolenic acids) are indispensable for the biochemistry of the body. There are many forms of omega-3 fatty acids including alpha- linolenic acid (ALA) which is a […]

Kefir bought at the store (commercial kefir) is quite different in composition, flavor and cost to the kefir made at home from genuine kefir grains. Authentic homemade kefir is made from kefir grains that ferment the milk at room temperature for about 24 hours. Commercial kefir is not made directly from kefir grains, but rather they are an imitation that mimics some of the strains, flavor and properties of authentic kefir that’s been made at home for […]

Manuka Honey is a well known product and is known all over the world for its great flavour and potential health benefits. This natural resource has many great health benefits and is widely available to purchase online and in retail stores. We have mentioned some more places where you can find this natural resource below. It makes a great ingredient in the kitchen, whether it’s used as a sweetener in baking or herbal tea, or used on […]

When you order a “fresh greens” salad at a fancy restaurant, or you peruse the salad bar at your favorite all-you-can-eat restaurant, do you ever see those stringy white and green things and wonder, “What ARE those?!” Chances are very good that what you are seeing are alfalfa sprouts! Full grown alfalfa is used primarily as a feed for livestock, but the plant in its sprout form has been consumed by humans for centuries as a food […]