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Often confused with a papaya, the pawpaw is actually a completely different species. While the two fruits are certainly similar in appearance, the trees that bear them are unrelated. Pawpaw fruits come from the Asimina triloba tree, and papaya is the fruit of Carica papaya. Whereas pawpaws are na

Most people know of and love hummus—the creamy Middle Eastern chickpea dip that’s laced with garlic. In fact, a well-made hummus tastes so good that many people wonder, ‘Is hummus good for you?’ After all, if it tastes delicious, it probably isn’t healthy! Fortunately, providing you don’t over-i

Not only does it taste delicious, this popular citrus fruit has a number of stellar health benefits.Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that is widely recognized for its unique tangy flavour and distinct aroma. However, it also has numerous health benefits that are often overlooked. In this blog post, we w

This nut loaf is delicious and nutritious! It is gluten free, high in protein, healthy fats, prebiotic fibre, vitamins and minerals. It is also quick and easy to make. You can replace the almonds and sunflower seeds with any nuts or seeds of your choice.1 cup almond meal1 cup raw sunflower seeds1/2

Many people are unable to tolerate milk and milk products due to lactose intolerance or milk protein allergy. In both cases dairy products must be removed from the diet. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose (the sugar in milk), due to the absence of the enzyme lactase. It

A vegan diet includes foods from plant sources only. It can be nourishing and satisfying, but it takes very careful planning to avoid nutritional deficiencies. Vegans must work hard to ensure they are consuming adequate amounts of essential fatty acids, protein, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, iron, zin