Month: March 2012

Ever wonder what it would be like to live with a food allergy or a strict dietary restriction? My daughter is severely allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. I remember back to when we found out, how I had to do a complete inventory and overhaul of everything that was coming into our house, and…

Candice Schreiber (https://thehealthyherbivore.com/) is a plant based nutritionist, avid writer, and passionate educator.  She enjoys helping others learn about the benefits of a plant based diet and helping them transition to healthier lifestyle. In addition to her love for all things whole foods and plant based, Candice is an outspoken supporter of organic, non-GMO foods…

Tracie Wagman is the co-owner of Help We’ve Got Kids (www.helpwevegotkids.com) . In addition to raising her 2 children, volunteering on several non-profit boards and trying to keep the business running, Tracie is on a never ending quest for balance and sanity…..can it even exist? 1.       What is your favourite Sweets from the Earth product? And…

As naturopaths, we centre our treatment plans around optimal nutrition using whole foods and limiting preservatives, chemicals and other additives.   No matter how many supplements, acupuncture treatments or botanical remedies our patients are willing to take, real healing comes once the diet is balanced and optimized consistently.   An integral component of our diagnostic tools is…

Sweets from the Earth Interview Questions – Ashley Gibson Ashley Gibson (https://maintenancewithashley.blogspot.com/) is a Toronto based singer, actor, executive assistant and healthy living blogger who is always in a dress and laughs a lot. Her blog, dancing through life, chronicles her journey as a 20-something gluten free vegan with Crohn’s Disease.  1.       What is your…

Martha was born in Toronto and grew up in the country in Owen Sound, Ontario. She attended the University of Toronto where she obtained her degree in Psychology and Art History. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, baking, photography, reading, Muay Thai kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu. She is currently working at Sweets From the Earth…

There are very few things that I love more in life than sweet, delicious tasting snacks. I have a serious sweet tooth that I just can’t argue with (it wins every time).  The types of snacks that I’m referring to aren’t your typical sugar-filled chocolate bar with crunchy wafer or marshmallow stuffed cookie with some…