Temperatures are heating up and the days are getting longer. Hours spent at the beach or backyard barbeques all point to summer, but for me,…

Chocolate boasts a multitude of health benefits, thanks to its plethora of antioxidants, minerals and fibre. It has compounds that can help improve cardiovascular health,…

This time of year can be challenging for those of us who maintain a healthful, whole foods diet throughout the year. It’s not that we…

Celebrations often include family dinners, edible gift-giving, reflection and enjoying precious moments with our loved ones as well as sugary treats and boozy cocktails. Excess…

It’s common for many of us to procrastinate starting new health habits. There are a myriad of reasons why – it doesn’t seem like a…

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “It’s in my genes,” or maybe you’ve said it to someone else when speaking about your health. Conventional advice often…

Season 2 of the Today Is The Day Podcast is here! We are excited to be back covering popular health topics, providing practical advice, and…

The 2018 session of Culinary Nutrition Expert Program begins in September and we cannot wait! We are just buzzing with excitement around here, and so…

Confining a child’s enthusiastic curiosity and lush imagination into the rigidity of a school day can be a real challenge.  Wholesome breakfasts are one of…

It was a crisp, bright fall day when I hosted my very first Thanksgiving dinner. As my in-laws approached our home it was clear that…

A hot bowl of soup is the ultimate comfort food and at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition we always turn to the plant-based, dairy-free soup recipes….

Cauliflower rice has been all the rage in recent years – mostly due to the rise of the Paleo diet, which uses cauliflower rice as…