Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

Sarah is a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. She believes that food is the best method of healing and a classic way of bringing people together. In her spare time, Sarah does yoga, reads cookbooks, writes stories, and finds ways to make any type of food in her blender.

Potassium is a mineral needed for many bodily functions, from muscle to nerve function. Unfortunately, most people do not consume enough potassium in their diets. Today’s Western diet tends to involve processed foods instead of whole plant foods that are naturally high in potassium. However, severe potassium deficiency is often caused by other factors such...

When shopping for clothes, the clearance rack is a great place to find items from last season but in perfect condition. Food on clearance follows a similar method. You get a great price but it’s typically for food about to expire. Unlike clothes, food rots, so the bargain may not be worth it. But if...

When it comes to the health of your skin and and hair, it can be overwhelming to figure out which approach to take – should you visit a dermatologist for prescription medicine, or learn more about natural or herbal remedies? Opt for the steroid cream or colloidal oatmeal? The Accutane or more probiotics? Does it...