The Health Detective Files
Stories, Clues & Discoveries
About food, health, and the body.
Investigating the clues behind how your body feels
The Case for Mushrooms: What Your Immune System Needs Before Cold Season Finds You First
Decode what immune support really means this cold and flu season. The Health Detective investigates mushrooms, morning rituals, and what your body actually needs right now.
The Gut-Brain Conversation Nobody’s Having With You
Bloating, anxiety, brain fog, 3am wake-ups — decode what your gut-brain axis is actually trying to tell you.
Nutritionist vs. Dietitian: Who’s Really in Your Corner?
Nutritionist or dietitian? Uncover what the titles really mean in Canada, why it matters for your care, and how to find the right fit.
Salt vs. Sodium: Why “Cut Back” Isn’t the Whole Story
Uncover the real truth about salt vs. sodium, why low sodium isn’t always a salt problem, and which blood tests help you ask sharper questions at appointments.
Decoding Menopause: What Each Phase Is Actually Doing to You
Decode what’s really happening in each phase of menopause — and uncover the nutrition that actually supports your body through every stage, not just symptoms.
The Passport Myth: Does Any Culture Really Run Hotter?
Uncover the real truth behind the “hot-blooded” stereotype — decode what actually drives desire and libido, and why culture keeps getting mistaken for biology.
Where clues turn into nourishment
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
A cozy Canadian classic: slow-cooker beef barley soup with tender chuck, pearl barley, and vegetables. Set it in the morning for a blood sugar–friendly dinner.
Garden Tomato Soup
Garden cherry and pear tomato soup two ways — low-and-slow stove top or oven-roasted. Bone broth, spinach add-in, nothing wasted. Perfect with grilled cheese.
Last-of-the-Harvest Apple Crumble
A cozy apple crumble made with the last apples of the harvest — spiced fruit under a buttery oat topping with a quiet protein boost from oat, pea, and pumpkin flour. Ready in about an hour.