Blogs by Don-O-Ray Farms
Following The 100-Mile Diet in Winter
The 100-Mile Diet is a popular way of eating that focuses on locally-sourced products and ingredients grown and produced within 100 miles of your home. Based on the book The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating by Canadians Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon, this "local...
How to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Vegetables
Everyone with kids knows the hassle of getting young children, and sometimes older children, to eat vegetables. Many children have a serious dislike for their greens, but that shouldn't stop parents from trying to get them to try. Vegetables are an absolute necessity...
What’s Your Favourite Winter Veg?
Winter can be a difficult time nutrition-wise. Many of our favourite foods are out-of-season and become difficult to find. When we do find them, the price is high, and the quality is often low. Luckily, there are many vegetables that fare well during winter and can be...
The Benefits in Hot Sauces
You are probably wondering if there could possibly be any health benefits to adding hot sauce to your meals. Yes, there are! Today we highlight some of them.Hot Sauce Can Aid in Weight LossHot sauce is proven to help people lose weight. Capsaicin boosts the overall...
Why you need Vitamin C in winter
Winter has come again, and it’s more important than ever to make sure we keep our immune systems healthy. An important way to do that is to make sure you have enough Vitamin C in your diet.Vitamin C is important for general immune system health. It also plays a role...
Fruits, Vegetables and Mental Health
One thing is for certain, a healthy nutritious diet is a great way to contribute to one’s good physical health. However, some have wondered if the effect of healthy eating habits can also help improve mental health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a...
Distinguishing Between Hot Sauces
With the rising popularity of hot sauces, you might be curious about how they’re made and what kinds are out there. Here’s what is in that sauce that may give you teary eyes and a runny nose and yet always have you coming back for more. Making fermented hot sauce...
Are all types of fruits good for your diet?
Generally, everyone is aware that fresh fruits contain various essential vitamins and minerals. Most fruit are high in fibre as well and serve as an excellent source for a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants. Studies show that a diet containing fresh fruits can...
Fresh Farm Produce versus processed?
The quality of your food matters when you are focused on healthy living. The ratio of fresh farm produce to processed food in your diet might just be the key. How did older generations live for such a long time, without the health care system we have today? Could it...
The Value in Fresh Herbs
Herbs have been utilized for therapeutic purposes since ancient times, primarily in the form of teas and tinctures, and for adding flavour in cooking. But they have nutritional potential when used as a food. Fresh herbs are high in vitamins A, C, and K, just like...
Why choose Fresh Fruits and Vegetables?
After a fabulous summer of local produce, should you maintain your routine of consuming fresh fruits and vegetables? Absolutely. There are health risks associated with the fall and winter months. Let us discuss some of them.
How to incorporate vegetables into your diet
Vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and important phytochemicals. They have been proven to help fight inflammation, aid bowel movement, boost one’s immune system, and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, among many...