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.

Our teeth are one of the first things people notice. When creating a first impression, or simply just smiling, most of are self-conscious about our teeth being yellow or stained. Consequently, this can take a hit on our confidence. We are obsessed with having white teeth, hence the growing number of people using white strips....

The Paleo diet recommends avoiding grains, beans and legumes — they contain a type of protein called lectins, which are hard to digest and promote intestinal inflammation (1). These foods, which also have a similar impact on your dog’s health, form the base of many store-bought dog foods. While some dog foods claim to be 100% natural, organic and...

Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine and ruins the absorption of nutrients. Unfortunately, about 83% of Americans with this condition are either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other ailments. (1) Celiac Disease: A Growing Trend Recent studies find that celiac disease is becoming more and more widespread. For example, in an...

In this meatloaf recipe, you get the delicious kick of jalapeno poppers without the time-consuming prep. Better yet, unlike the original version, this meatloaf is completely keto and paleo-friendly.  Jalapeno poppers, or jalapeno bites, are jalapeno peppers that have been stuffed with cheese and spices, breaded, and deep-fried. They are very popular appetizers, especially for those who...

Lower back pain? You may have heard your practitioner mention something about your L4-L5 spinal segment. The lower back (lumbar spine) is a fairly complex structure. It consists of 5 vertebrates, the lowest is the L4-L5. This section of the spine is responsible for supporting the upper body and allowing fluid movement in multiple directions....

When comic book writer Stan Lee proposed the idea of Spiderman, his publisher thought this superhero was going to be a disaster. “Stan,” he said, “that is the worst idea I have ever heard… People hate spiders, so you can’t call a book Spider-Man.” [1] While that is definitely true, Spiderman was met with mass...

Limes are often overshadowed by lemons. But they make their mark in foods like key lime pie, limeade, and salsa. They also might garnish a beverage or other dishes, but that’s only the tip of their potential. Limes are packed with health benefits, and they are delicious to boot. Here are many reasons to consume...