Food

Weeds can have a negative connotation in nature, considered to be invasive, over-run and under valued. Despite the quantity of wild weeds that can be cultivated each year, it is not commonly practiced.

There is a social stigma associated with them and in recent years the basic understanding of their benefits, uses, and applications have been lost. Even for those who recognize the importance of them often purchase them as bulk dried herbs not realizing they can be found in their back yard!

Herbs come by the hundreds and are extremely versatile for their culinary and medicinal application. Today I will highlight five of my favourite culinary herbs that you absolutely must start using this winter if you haven't already!

Vitamin D is a bit of a misnomer because it is actually a hormone. Our bodies produce it when exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet light. We can also get it from certain food. If you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the long dark winter months. As the days get shorter, vitamin D deficiencies are more common. Understanding that vitamin D is a hormone and not a vitamin can bridge the connection between deficiencies and mental health issues and depression.

New Year’s resolutions are acts of self-improvement, many of which are geared towards diet, health and weight loss. Unfortunately, the failure to follow through usually stems from setting unrealistic guidelines. This year, avoid this pitfall and stay accountable to yourself by following these simple tips.