Meghan Telpner
HuffPost Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada
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5 Ways To Store Food Without Plastic
Plastic wrap, plastic storage containers and plastic baggies of every shape and size line the shelves in our grocery stores -- in some cases, plastic food storage can take up half an aisle! I swear, plastic food containers are a scourge to our society. We can do better than plastic. Much better. → Read More
Being An Introvert In An Extrovert World
The main differentiating factor between introverts and extroverts is where we gain our energy. Extroverts get it from being out in the world, socializing, stimulating that brain reward centre in big ways, and having those interactions. Introverts re-energize by being alone. → Read More
7 Habits Of People Who Have Great Poops
We tend to avoid talking about poop — until our toilet time isn’t going right. And even then, it’s not usually something we’re going to bring up around the dinner table (well, unless maybe you’re → Read More
Calories Don't Matter — So Stop Counting Them
I can already hear the buts forming in your head. But what about portion control? But don’t we need a certain amount of calories each day? But how will I calculate how long I need to run on the → Read More
5 Tips for Kicking Your Caffeine Habit
A cup of coffee once or twice a week for most people is no big deal. However, if you can't poop without that morning cup, or more so, can't even drag yourself through your day without your caffeine boost -- then we need to talk. → Read More
Make This Quiche For Brunch (Vegan + Paleo Options!)
More often than not, we make brunch at home. And every time we do, my husband says, "You couldn’t get this in a restaurant." Or he likes to play the game of what this would cost in a restaurant. The → Read More
Raw Creamy Zucchini Hummus
For those of you who are hummus junkies but sometimes find the chickpea part of hummus a little heavy or tough on the tummy — this one’s for you. It’s flavorful and creamy and gets its richness from → Read More
One-Pot Meal: Miso Hungry Soup
This soup (an exclusive preview from my cookbook!) is one of the go-to standard staples in my house and has been a longtime love of mine. It’s very quick and easy to make, and can be modified based → Read More
What Healing From An "Incurable" Disease Taught Me About Food
The direction life takes us in is never predictable, yet it's often entertaining and somehow ends up making perfect sense at various points throughout. According to plan, I was supposed to be a → Read More
I'm A Nutritionist. Here Are The Health Myths I'm Sick Of Hearing
Every day in the news, we see health stories that evoke confusion, fear, and self-doubt. One day, a particular food is the best thing for you — and the next we're instructed to run away from it while → Read More
7 Ways To Detox Every Day (That Don't Involve Juicing)
I find that our bodies are happiest and healthiest when we offer support with smart detox strategies. But detoxing and cleansing isn't just for the beginning of January — nor does it have to involve → Read More
How To Get Some Sunshine (But Still Protect Your Skin)
We’ve been told for decades that we need to slather ourselves with sunscreen all day long — whether it’s sunny or cloudy, winter or summer — in order to protect ourselves from the damages and health → Read More
5 Pieces Of Health Advice You Should Never Follow
We all want to be healthier these days, which is awesome — but when everyone and their Aunt Doris has an opinion on how exactly to do that, things can get a teensy bit confusing. → Read More
Top 5 Herbal Remedies To Reduce Pain & Inflammation
Pain can take over our thoughts, dump crap all over our good times and can seriously impair our quality of life. → Read More
Why Fake Meats Are Hurting Your Health
Have you ever tried seitan? It looks like meat, feels like meat and, apparently with enough flavor enhancers, tastes like meat, too. But it’s not actually meat — it’s wheat. → Read More
5 Fermented Foods Everyone Should Eat
It seems like every day, another scientific discovery is made showing the link between the bacteria in our gut and the health of the rest of our bodies. The best way to boost your gut bacteria is to → Read More