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Cold water fish such as Salmon, Tuna, Herrings or Mackerel are very high in the omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA which are extremely important for brain and eye health and development. Eating at least 1 portion a week will have tremendous positive health benefits

Have you ever wondered how Brussels Sprouts grow? We love Brussels Sprouts and we are very happy that we can buy them locally and organic! Removing from the stem is fun and the you can always give the stem back to the farmer as they will use it in their farms!

Here are 6 foods you can prioritize in 2025 to improve your overall health! Remember, even small changes can have huge impacts on your overall health!

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Fixing your gut health is key to achieving optimal health, simple as that. Start small, there is nothing wrong with making one small change at a time because these small changes will create a snowball effect and before you know it, your gut health will have improved.

This is a great example of the differences between conventional (non-organic) and organic produce. The top lemon is conventional and the bottom is organic; both were cut right through the middle. Right away you can notice the difference in size, the conventional lemon has a lot more pith (white fleshy part of the lemon) than the organic lemon, this is because conventional lemon producers try to maximize the size and weight to make consumers think that the lemon has a lot of juice and also to maximize the price as lemons are often sold by weight. Another difference is that the conventional lemon has no seeds compared to the organic lemon, this is because some conventional lemons have been genetically modified to prevent lemons from growing seeds as producers know that seeds are an inconvenience to consumers. On the other hand, you could probably sprout the seeds from the organic lemon and grow a tree. Lastly, there is a difference in color, the conventional lemon is bright yellow on the inside while the organic lemon is yellow-greyish, this is because conventional lemons have been genetically modified to give them that bright yellow colour that catches consumers’ eyes and make them think that the lemon is extremely fresh but we all know it was likely cut months and months ago. Although organic produce is more expensive than conventional produce, it is better for your wellbeing to buy organic. Your body will appreciate it.

We love, love, love bread! We baked this almond flour and flax seed bread, it turned out amazing! All organic and gluten free ingredients used. Paired it with different home-made spreads; black bean spread with chimichurri (surprisingly a great combo), guacamole and our new favourite beet and garlic hummus.

Learning to manage your blood sugar levels should be the first thing you do when you’re trying to achieve optimal health or do a turn around on your health, especially if you are overweight or dealing with insulin resistance. There are multiple things you can do to accomplish this but the first step must be to eat protein and fats from whole food sources with every meal.

We cannot emphasize enough the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables that are in season and organic. We love supporting the farmer’s market and looking forward to the coming seasons produce! 🫑🥔🥕

The meal itself is not the cause of your spikes in blood sugar, it is the processed and simple carbohydrates in the meal that cause your blood sugar to spike and crash rapidly making you feel groggy, tired, and moody. The solution: eat more whole foods including complex carbohydrates.

You can keep your nerves and muscles happy by taking enough Potassium in your diet! Here is some basic information on this wonderful mineral!

This is our Viking’s dinner minus the booze. At Magnus Essen, we try to eat as much protein as we can as it keeps us strong, focused, and satiated. Braised organic lamb shanks with a simple salad to balance it all out is the perfect combination; this salad had greens, avocado, green onions, and cherry tomatoes. It took hours to cook the lamb but it was totally worth it!

Produce Highlight of the Week: the king/queen of baby carrots. This is by far the smallest carrot we have ever seen: 4 inches or 11 centimetres.

At Magnus Essen we love produce with small appearances but mighty personalities and outstanding nutritional value.