Now that we are into fall, it’s a good time to think about vitamin D. Our beach days are sadly fading behind us for the year as most of us live in areas with moderately cold winters. With decreased sunshine comes a decreased opportunity for our bodies to create vitamin D, meaning we need to...Read More

Garlic is truly one of the most amazing superfoods. Not only does it add depth of flavour to many of our favourite meals, it contains more than one hundred biochemicals that can work to help your body. These biochemicals do everything from lowering cholesterol to fighting off viruses. Here are four ways garlic works to...Read More

Improve your Sleep. It is so good. To my daughter’s chagrin, I love to sleep.  She is convinced that staying up all night is the best thing ever (she is only 7).  But I know, that I love nighttime and I love sleep time.    One of the things I love is a dark, cold room...Read More

November 6th According to the New York Times “Putting down your phone may help you live longer” The average Canadian spends 4 hours a day on their phone.  We are literally addicted to our phones.  I want to change that, do you?  Why don’t we put our phones down, turn off notification for apps we...Read More

Tuesday Moves How can you put more walking into your day?  – Park a little farther away – Walk to get groceries – Take the stairs Walking is a wonderful way to move your body and feel great.  When you walk, your body is moving through many different motions which help you move well and...Read More

Considered one of the most nutritious vegetables around, broccoli is packed with numerous vitamins and minerals to help fight cancer, build strong bones, and lower cholesterol. One of broccoli’s biggest advantages is its nutrient content. It’s loaded with a wide array of vitamins, minerals, fibre and other bio-active compounds. Broccoli can be eaten cooked or raw...Read More

Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, cranberries are second only to blueberries in the nutritional benefits they provide. Cranberries are often sweetened and added to sauces, served as juice or dried and coated in sugar, but they are most nutritious raw.   Cranberries are a rich source of the following vitamins and minerals:   Vitamin...Read More

Fall is often associated with everything pumpkin and with good reason. Beyond its delicious taste, pumpkin is nutritious and linked to many health benefits. Below are some impressive nutrition and health benefits of pumpkin.        Pumpkin’s High Antioxidant Content May Reduce Your Risk of Infections and Some Diseases  Free radicals in your body create oxidative...Read More

Cinnamon is a sweet spice that is typically used in baking or sprinkled on lattes. It has a distinct smell and the flavor of cinnamon is because of the compound cinnamaldehyde. Scientists believe that this compound is responsible for most of cinnamon’s powerful effects on health and metabolism.  The health benefit of cinnamon best known,...Read More

Maintaining a healthy digestive system is key for ensuring the food we eat is able to be processed properly. While everyone experiences occasional digestive upset symptoms, if they occur regularly, they can cause major disruptions to your life. Fortunately, diet and lifestyle healthy eating practices have a positive impact on your gut health. 1. Eat...Read More