Fresh or frozen cherries, chia seeds, and 15 minutes. No pectin, no canning, and no added sugar required. This cherry chia jam is naturally rich in fibre, omega-3s, and antioxidants — and it's one of the easiest blood sugar-friendly swaps you can make at home. Registered Dietitian Sandra Venneri shows you exactly how to make it, plus why it works nutritionally.
One day in a phytochemical research lab, a researcher pointed to a peak on a graph and said, "We don't know what that is — but we've found something." The strawberries hadn't changed. Our awareness had. That moment changed how I think about food forever — and it's exactly why I'll always choose the whole food over the isolated compound. Because the orange didn't change. What we did to it did.
Starting a plant-based diet doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. With these practical tips, you can make the transition in a way that feels natural and sustainable