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Author: wpadmin

  • Cooking Class: Cookies

    Cooking Class: Cookies

    Cooking Class

    I’m so excited to be teaching three cooking classes this fall with Panorama Recreation! Whether you’re looking for new recipe inspiration, tips for eating well, or just a fun night out in the kitchen, these classes are a great way to build confidence and spark creativity in your cooking. Register through Panorama Rec.

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    “I feel so fortunate to have been part of your cooking class last night!  I love your passion for good nutrition and the impact WFPB eating in particular can have on overall health. Your stories were inspiring and  added to your knowledgeable explanations of the recipes and the benefits of various ingredients.  I learned a lot from the tips and tricks you shared that make your food prep ultra efficient. All the food was delicious!  I can hardly wait to try the recipes myself and am looking forward to future classes!” ~ Christina



  • Cooking Class: Thai

    Cooking Class: Thai

    Cooking Class

    I’m so excited to be teaching three cooking classes this fall with Panorama Recreation! Whether you’re looking for new recipe inspiration, tips for eating well, or just a fun night out in the kitchen, these classes are a great way to build confidence and spark creativity in your cooking. Register through Panorama Rec.

    Register Now



    “I feel so fortunate to have been part of your cooking class last night!  I love your passion for good nutrition and the impact WFPB eating in particular can have on overall health. Your stories were inspiring and  added to your knowledgeable explanations of the recipes and the benefits of various ingredients.  I learned a lot from the tips and tricks you shared that make your food prep ultra efficient. All the food was delicious!  I can hardly wait to try the recipes myself and am looking forward to future classes!” ~ Christina



  • How Much Does Your Gut Health Impact Your Overall Health? A Lot, Doctors Say

    How Much Does Your Gut Health Impact Your Overall Health? A Lot, Doctors Say

    I always get so excited when I see articles about gut health in the mainstream media. One recent piece highlighted the use of fecal transplants (FT) in healing Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infections.

    I know, I know—fecal transplants sound gross, but they’ve been shown to be more effective than antibiotics, with success rates over 85% compared to just 50%. C. difficile is known to wipe out healthy microbiomes, and FT can help repopulate them.

    The old saying “you are what you eat” is so true. Did you know your poop is like a fingerprint? Even if you and I ate the exact same foods, our bodies would process them differently. Our digestion is highly individualized, which means everyone’s “poo print” is unique—a reflection of their own gut blueprint.

    When people eat a high-fibre diet rich in vegetables and whole grains, more fibre reaches the colon, where microbes ferment it and release beneficial short-chain fatty acids, like butyrate. Butyrate helps signal the immune system, guiding it on what to do and when.

    So next time you’re reaching for a snack and want a little immune boost, grab a handful of veggie sticks!