If you’ve ever seen a whole coconut at the grocery store and felt intimidated, this post is for you. Coconut products are supremely delicious and…

When people think of superfoods, seaweeds and sea vegetables usually aren’t the first choice that comes to mind. Yet seaweeds are amazingly nutrient dense and…

Water is fundamental to our health – but with all of the different kinds, it can be tough to figure out the best type of…

What would life be like without the sweetness of dairy-free chocolate, cupcake frosting or ice cream? A world without natural sweeteners isn’t one we want…

Dark leafy greens are a true workhorse of the vegetable world: they contain a payload of nutrients that support good health, including antioxidants, healthy fats,…

We make a wide variety of hormones that circulate throughout our bodies to help with growth, mood, sexual function and metabolism. It’s a complicated web…

It can be challenging at times to buy gifts for healthy foodies. Those of us that follow the culinary nutrition way of life tend to…

As you might imagine, we adore cooking from scratch here at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. Batch cooking, cooking cooperatives, recipe-free dinner bowls – we’re always…

No one among us is utterly immune to inflammation. Even the healthiest people are tripped up at times by a cut on their finger or waylaid…

There are innumerable benefits to spending time in nature, which helps us reduce stress levels, lower our blood pressure and boost our mood. When the…

The grocery store is packed with ingredients that support our health – and in many cases, our favourite ingredients can have multiple uses. While there…

Food allergies affect up to 15 million people in the US  and approximately 2.5 million people in Canada. For people with severe allergies and intolerances,…

The world of gluten-free baking is both wonderful and challenging – the results can be incredibly delicious, but it can take some trial and error…