Rolf Devinci

 Having stumbled upon Mitsoh while online I was intrigued by the products of this indigenous company based in the Wabasca Bigstone Cree nation in Alberta Canada. For years I have been consuming a more traditional diet trying to limit the negative impact of the standard American diet; high processed foods loaded with sugars, preservatives, chemicals and often defunct of healthy fats and nutrients. Since the 1970's we have been misled about dietary nutrition but improved nutritional science is now refuting that bad advice. My takeaway after years of dietary self experimentation was the realization that a standardized cookie cutter approach to diet is suspect and that individuals need to determine what foods work well for them, what foods are neutral and what foods do harm. I discovered that low carb/ high(er) protein diets are optimal for me in combination with an avoidance of sugars, seed oils, nightshade vegetables all while limiting grains, fruits and dairy consumption.  As a...

 Finally found a Canadian made bone broth that is competitively priced, organic and available online or in select local stores. It is in powder form so not as convenient as liquid but the price and shelf life is better. I know from reading the reviews that some complain about the mixability but that is a lame issue that involves nothing more than a few seconds of stirring. I have made my own own broth broth in the past and it is takes some time so I am happy to discover the Organika brand. In terms of flavor it is a broth so understand it will not make your taste buds dance as broths tend to be on the bland side unless they are filled with artificial flavors and/or sodium. The chicken broth is quite good but I add some of my favorite spices to a mug; oregano, basil and summer savory along with a touch of sea salt and pepper. Makes an amazing cup of broth or as a base for soups, gravies or noodles.  Using two tablespoons you get fifteen grams of high quality protein and only 60...

I know what you are thinking - sardines! Yuck! Before you pass judgement give this a read. They do require a bit of an acquired taste but are well worth the effort. Little BIG Fish From the Clupeidae family sardines offer lots of nutritional value in such a small package. Loaded with vitamins and minerals they pack a serious punch..... " Canned sardines contain energy, protein, lipid or fat, calcium , iron , magnesium , phosphorous, potassium , sodium , and zinc . Vitamins in sardines include thiamin, riboflavin , niacin , vitamin B6 , folate, vitamin B12 , A, D, E and vitamin K . The fatty acids found in them include total saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and cholesterol." Better yet is their small stature offers three additional benefits; they are relatively mercury free due to their shorter lifespans, canned sardines include their bones which are small and soft enough to eat with no issues(a better "nose to tail" nutr...