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By accident, our team of nutritionists at Village Juicery has become mainly all women. We chalk it up to the profession being female-dominated and open up welcoming arms to male nutritionists every chance we get! As a result, we are lucky enough to be among a group of intelligent, creative and like-minded women who inspire me daily. Because of the pride we have in our team and in women with passion all over the world, we are kicking off a series of featured posts on strong, powerful, accomplished woman that exude positivity and act as role models to our staff....

It’s that time of year again! No I’m not talking about the Holidays, but instead, the season of cold and flu! Yes, that lovely time of year where inevitably, most of us get sick. As the weather gets colder, our immune systems can take a hit. So, what are some ways we can help our immune systems stay strong? The foods we eat are one of the biggest tools we have to boosting our immune system function and keeping those pesky bugs away during any season.   Emphasize Whole, Unprocessed Foods If we want to reduce the likelihood of catching...

Although we often think of mental health issues as separate from the body, they’re very much linked Anemia, a condition caused by insufficient healthy red blood cells, seldom factors when we discuss anxiety — yet it should. The anxiety-anemia connection is so common, psychiatrists routinely check CBCs (complete blood counts) to rule out low hemoglobin when working with individuals suffering from depression and/or anxiety. Today I’ll address the relationship between the two, and what you can do to improve healthy red blood cell production. The Anxiety-Anemia Connection While anemia is not generally the cause of mental health issues, many symptoms...

Our first home was an unassuming storefront on the corner of College and Euclid in Little Italy. This neighbourhood quickly stole our hearts with its commitment to tradition, quality and community. Here are just a few of our favourites: The Green Grind This coffee shop just across the way is committed to getting you your daily cup of joe without contributing to environmental degradation. The Green Grind is actually LEED certified, the first café in Toronto to boast this certification. It is this commitment to sustainability that brings us in, but the coffee keeps us coming back: certified organic, fair...