There are days, when all of us long for extra energy. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could follow Popeye’s example, down a large serving of spinach, and immediately be energized with superhuman strength? That may not be an option, but there are lots of locally-grown and produced superfoods that are bursting with protein, vitamins and minerals. [read more]
Penny McKinlay is the author of Wanderlust and Words,, a blog profiling Saskatoon’s food producers.
[did you know]
Roman athletes relied on barley to give them strength. In fact, Roman gladiators were known as hordearii, which means “eaters of barley.”
Flaxseed tea is a traditional remedy for a sore throat or irritating cough.
Saskatoon berries are an excellent source of calcium and contain three times as much iron and copper as the same weight of raisins.
Roman athletes relied on barley to give them strength. In fact, Roman gladiators were known as hordearii, which means “eaters of barley.”
