Sugar is sugar, right? Well, not necessarily… There are many ways you can evaluate sweeteners and an ever-growing number of sweeteners to evaluate. Answering the question “Which one is best?” is increasingly complicated. We at The Big Carrot are glad you’re asking the...
The sun is shining, bees are buzzing, and flowers are in full bloom; the warm weather has once again graced us with its presence, and we can’t get enough of it! Our summer season is one of the most prized times of year for Canadians, and even makes the harsh, cold...
I knew green tea had gone mainstream when I found a box of it in my grandmother’s cupboards in rural New Brunswick. This was about a decade ago, and around the same time that my Grammy was also trying to consume more olive oil. She likes daytime health-conscious...
We all know someone who uses their smartphone to its full potential. It wakes them up, tells them their sleep patterns, displays their calendar for the day, suggests something healthy to eat for breakfast, plays their favourite morning music on the way to work, counts...
Welcome to Cook this Book, a new series on The Carrot Beat Blog! Each month we’ll be highlighting a cookbook from our fantastic book section. Yes, we have a book section! It’s just around the corner from the customer service desk (in the body care department) and you...
Cook This Book – Meals That Heal Inflammation This month we are highlighting one of our bestsellers – Meals that Heal Inflammation by all-star nutritionist Julie Daniluk. If you haven’t already picked up a copy of Julie’s book you’re missing out! Here’s why… The...
