Evolving Wellness

Vegetarian Recipe: Leek and Lentil Soup

Evita — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:40:06 +0000

TYPE: Lunch, Dinner PREP TIME: < 45 mins Goodies Needed 4 Large Potatoes (organic) 3 Large Leeks (organic) 3 - 4 cups of cooked lentils Black Pepper Sea Salt Plain Kefir or Plain Natural Yogurt (for garnish) Arrowhead Mills Organic Green Lentils, 16-Ounce [...]

Review: Arthur’s Acai Plus Natural Smoothie

Evita — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:06:55 +0000

An excellent tasting and truly all natural smoothie, with great health benefits!

Health Food Is NOT Necessarily Healthy Food

Evita — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:22:26 +0000

We are in November - National Health Food Month and perhaps this month some of you may start or decide to take your health more seriously. So, you decide to head out to your local health food store and support them and your health by purchasing some of their products. You pick up a few items [...]

Vegetarian Recipe: Basil Zucchini Garlic Whole Wheat Pasta

Evita — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:10:00 +0000

TYPE: Lunch, Dinner PREP TIME: < 30 mins Goodies Needed Whole Wheat Fresh Pasta Noodles (store bought or home made) Zucchini (organic) Crimini Mushrooms Garlic Fresh Basil Leaves (preferably organic) Low Fat Fresh Parmesan Cheese Extra Virgin Olive Oil (preferably organic) * Quantities depend on number of people you are serving and portion sizes [...]

Cravings: When Sugar Calls do You come Running?

Guest Author — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:36:17 +0000

This article is contributed to Evolving Wellness by Dr. Scott Olson. Dr. Olson is a naturopathic doctor and an expert in natural medicine, as well as the author of the book Sugarettes. You can read more from Dr.Olson on his blog at www.olsonnd.com Maybe you are sitting down and watching your favorite show on TV, or maybe you are at work just [...]

Vegetarian Recipe: Flax and Zucchini Couscous with Spinach Salad

Evita — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:53:54 +0000

TYPE: Lunch, Dinner PREP TIME: < 15 mins Goodies Needed Couscous (whole wheat and organic) Zucchini (organic) Spinach (organic) Tomatoes (organic) Flax Seeds (preferably organic) Your choice of herbs & spices * Quantities depend on number of people you are serving and portion sizes RiceSelect [...]

November is National Health Food Month

Evita — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:40:58 +0000

Welcome to November! This month Evolving Wellness, along with the Canadian Health Food Association, will be celebrating National Health Food Month! We will focus this month on food that is truly healthy and was made for our bodies to eat and benefit from! We will thus dive into the world of organics and wholesome, natural foods. We will [...]

Month in Review: October 2008

Evita — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:44:27 +0000

As the month of October comes to an end, we also bid farewell to Vegetarian Awareness Month. However, as you know here on Evolving Wellness, our passion and focus is optimal and healthy living and in many ways this involves the vegetarian lifestyle, hence from time to time throughout the rest of the year, you can [...]

Coca-Cola: Maybe the Real Thing, But Definitely Not the Healthy Thing

Evita — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:36:03 +0000

Today we dissect another hot topic for anyone who is serious about their health and for those who should know, but perhaps don’t, about one of the most popular products out there for over a century, and its serious effects on your health. What is that product? None other than the soda drink, known as Coca-Cola [...]

How To Have A Healthy Halloween

Evita — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:49:45 +0000

In a few days, on October 31st, the Western World and a few other countries in the world, will be celebrating the holiday known as Halloween. With this holiday, most typically and traditionally, come the so called “treats”, such as chocolates, lollipops, gum and all sorts of other candies. Kids and many adults who enjoy this holiday [...]