About McGregor
The 19th century village of McGregor, dreaming away in a quiet valley at the end of a road going nowhere, is home to artists, craftsmen, healers and colourful characters. Here life is slow, tranquil and gentle. Beautiful preserved white-washed cottages nestle in half-wild gardens, water trickles and burbles down old stone irrigation channels and one almost expects to see the shadowy figure of a woman in the garb of yesteryear, with a basket of roses over her arm, disappearing around the next corner. McGregor, a village lost in time, a place for reflection, a place of healing. You may never want to leave! For more information go to the official McGregor tourism website.
Interesting Articles
Why Organic
Many farmers rely on pesticides to kill crop-damaging bugs. The pesticides, however, can create a lingering residue on the food, even after it reaches grocery store shelves. So, when you pull your chair closer to the table to enjoy that tempting salad, you could be consuming small amounts of the same poison that was used to kill off insects. Are you still hungry? Read more
Super Foods
Superfoods are calorie sparse yet nutrient dense foods found in nature. They are superior sources of essential nutrients - nutrients we need but cannot make ourselves. We all may be adding more salads and vegetables to our diets, but concern over the quality of foods grown on mineral depleted soils makes superfoods an intelligent choice. They are nutritionally more potent then regular foods and are wonderful sources of anti-oxidants for healthy healing. More>>
Whole Grains
"Hailed as the "staff of life" for their historical importance to human survival, grains are an essential part of a healthy diet. Also called cereals, grains are the seeds of grasses, which are cultivated for food. They come in many shapes and sizes, from large kernels of popcorn to small quinoa seeds.
All types of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates, various vitamins and minerals, and are naturally low in fat. But grains that haven't been refined — called whole grains — are even better for you. Whole grains are better sources of fiber and other important nutrients, such as selenium, potassium and magnesium. So whenever you can, choose whole grains over refined grains. More>>
Edible Seeds
Edible seeds are minuscule treasuretroves of flavour, good nutrition, and medicine. Like nuts, seeds contain the whole future plant in embryo. Nature has provided us with a profusion of little seeds in an endless diversity with which to experiment.
They can add texture, colour, and bursts of flavour to your dishes and beverages. In spite of their tiny size, they provide a wealth of concentrated essential elements that along with adding zest to your cuisine, yield an array of antiseptic and antibiotic substances.
Cleverly hidden from animal predators with casings of hard shells, husks, or sturdy pods, seeds have done a poor job of eluding cooks and doctors since the very beginning of time. More>>
Beans, Peas, Lentils
The word is out, beans are in! Legumes(beans, peas and lentils) are not only nutritious but delicious. Though beans have often been neglected in the Western diet, they have long since been an important part of traditional diets around the world. Many people in North America are discovering that beans are not only tasty, easy to prepare, economical but are good for you. Legumes are an important food source. They are an excellent source of protein, are low in fat, high in fiber, loaded with complex carbohydrates and have many essential micronutrients. More>>
Many farmers rely on pesticides to kill crop-damaging bugs. The pesticides, however, can create a lingering residue on the food, even after it reaches grocery store shelves. So, when you pull your chair closer to the table to enjoy that tempting salad, you could be consuming small amounts of the same poison that was used to kill off insects. Are you still hungry? Read more
Super Foods
Superfoods are calorie sparse yet nutrient dense foods found in nature. They are superior sources of essential nutrients - nutrients we need but cannot make ourselves. We all may be adding more salads and vegetables to our diets, but concern over the quality of foods grown on mineral depleted soils makes superfoods an intelligent choice. They are nutritionally more potent then regular foods and are wonderful sources of anti-oxidants for healthy healing. More>>
Whole Grains
"Hailed as the "staff of life" for their historical importance to human survival, grains are an essential part of a healthy diet. Also called cereals, grains are the seeds of grasses, which are cultivated for food. They come in many shapes and sizes, from large kernels of popcorn to small quinoa seeds.
All types of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates, various vitamins and minerals, and are naturally low in fat. But grains that haven't been refined — called whole grains — are even better for you. Whole grains are better sources of fiber and other important nutrients, such as selenium, potassium and magnesium. So whenever you can, choose whole grains over refined grains. More>>
Edible Seeds
Edible seeds are minuscule treasuretroves of flavour, good nutrition, and medicine. Like nuts, seeds contain the whole future plant in embryo. Nature has provided us with a profusion of little seeds in an endless diversity with which to experiment.
They can add texture, colour, and bursts of flavour to your dishes and beverages. In spite of their tiny size, they provide a wealth of concentrated essential elements that along with adding zest to your cuisine, yield an array of antiseptic and antibiotic substances.
Cleverly hidden from animal predators with casings of hard shells, husks, or sturdy pods, seeds have done a poor job of eluding cooks and doctors since the very beginning of time. More>>
Beans, Peas, Lentils
The word is out, beans are in! Legumes(beans, peas and lentils) are not only nutritious but delicious. Though beans have often been neglected in the Western diet, they have long since been an important part of traditional diets around the world. Many people in North America are discovering that beans are not only tasty, easy to prepare, economical but are good for you. Legumes are an important food source. They are an excellent source of protein, are low in fat, high in fiber, loaded with complex carbohydrates and have many essential micronutrients. More>>
Our Healthy Menu
We serve a variety of health drinks, fruit juices and Smoothies, coffees and teas, throughout the day .
Check out just a few...
Super Smoothies: We have a variety of these to offer you.
The Detox drink - with lemon, honey, ginger, mint or cayenne pepper
Dosha Balancing Drink - banana, almonds and dates
No Dairy Smoothies (Nut Mylks)
Choc-o-nut with Almonds (or Macadamia or Cashews) with honey and Raw Cacao.
Lassies - Yogurt honey Cardamon or vanilla.
Organic Coffee, regular or decaffinated,
Cappuccino, expresso, Latte, Filter.
Variety of Teas
Check out just a few...
Super Smoothies: We have a variety of these to offer you.
The Detox drink - with lemon, honey, ginger, mint or cayenne pepper
Dosha Balancing Drink - banana, almonds and dates
No Dairy Smoothies (Nut Mylks)
Choc-o-nut with Almonds (or Macadamia or Cashews) with honey and Raw Cacao.
Lassies - Yogurt honey Cardamon or vanilla.
Organic Coffee, regular or decaffinated,
Cappuccino, expresso, Latte, Filter.
Variety of Teas
