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June 16, 2022

health benefits of dandelion roots and greens

Superfood in the Spotlight: Health Benefits of Dandelion

As we continue our series on Superfoods in the Spotlight, now is perfect time to discuss one of the most underrated superfoods, the dandelion. Here in southern Ontario in late May, you cannot go anywhere without seeing patches of yellow dandelions. While every part of the dandelion is in fact edible, they are […]

May 12, 2022

9 Healthy Habits to Start in Spring for Yourself and the Planet

The beginning of Spring marks the reawakening of the Earth. As plants begin to grow again and animals come out of hibernation, this is a natural time for new beginnings and a fresh start. In fact, Spring may be a better time for resolutions than the beginning of the calendar year. For the […]

April 13, 2022

7 Proven Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating in Children That Really Work

Dinner time on weeknights is always a struggle between work and school; just getting something on the table is a challenge, let alone something healthy. While it may not always be possible, I believe it is important for a family to sit down at a table and eat together. This is not only […]

March 11, 2022

Superfood in the Spotlight: Nutrition of Broccoli

At Essential Balance, we are starting a new blog series named: Superfood in the Spotlight. This will be an occasional series, with each blog discussing the health benefits of choice foods, plus recipes and/or meal ideas. We are opening this series with a focus on the nutrition of broccoli! Broccoli was my favourite […]