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Bacon, Kale, & Turkey Stew

SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 3 thick slices bacon, cut into small strips 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 bay leaf 10 ounces kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 to 3 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken meat 4 to 5 cups turkey or chicken broth, ideally homemade Gruyere or Parmesan cheese, to serve INSTRUCTIONS …

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Which Is More Important: Diet or Exercise?

Eat less, exercise more. You’ve probably heard that’s the secret to weight loss. So, it makes sense that if you want to lose weight quickly, or if you’ve hit a weight-loss plateau, you need to really ramp up the exercise, right? Unfortunately, many people experience frustration with this approach. Why aren’t they successful?  Research suggests …

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Fight Fall Allergies from the Inside Out

Are you excited for fall? Many people love the vibrant colours of this beautiful season. It’s a time to get out our cozy sweaters, enjoy the crisp fall air, and for some people, sneeze a lot. Yes, unfortunately, many people experience watery eyes, sinus pain and other allergy symptoms when fall arrives. This annoying phenomenon …

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Is Your Period Controlling You?

The week before your period, it’s not unusual for many women to experience an unwanted transformation from Doctor Jekyll to Ms. Hyde. As our hormones shift, some of us will fall apart into sensitive sleep-deprived puddles. Other simmering souls will find themselves raging without warning. Then there are the mopey bloated hermits who will choose …

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