Many of us feel the need to refocus our diet and exercise plans so new starts and resolutions are huge this time of year, not to mention following the holidays and perhaps a few too many indulgent treats. Regardless of whether you set resolutions, often a few tweaks to choices – whether they be diet...Read More

Parties and gatherings this time of year can pile on the stress about eating. We can keep our healthy habits in check with a few easy habits. 1. Make Protein the Focus of your Meal Higher-protein diets increase satiety compared lower-protein diets, meaning you’re more satisfied and less likely to overeat. When choosing your meals...Read More

The holidays are upon us and with them often comes parties and get togethers. While the focus of celebrations are often time spent with family and friends, those festivities often are accompanied by large amounts and varieties of treats and higher fat foods than we wouldn’t normally eat. Here are some tips for keeping your...Read More

Pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on Earth. The seeds and juice from pomegranates contain a variety of nutrients and antioxidants making it a nutritional power house.   1. Pomegranates Contain Two Plant Compounds Pomegranates pack two unique substances that are responsible for most of their health benefits. ·         Punicalagins – which are potent antioxidants...Read More

Brussels sprouts are a member of the Brassicaceae family of vegetables and closely related to kale, cauliflower and mustard greens. These cruciferous vegetables resemble mini cabbages. Brussels sprouts boast high levels of many nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits.   1. High in Nutrients Brussels sprouts are low in calories but high in fiber,...Read More

Beginning in mid-November, clementines begin to make their appearance in grocery stores and markets. They are usually seedless, easy to peel and make for a great quick snack. Apart from being valued for its sweet taste, clementines offer a number of health-related benefits. Clementines are rich in vital nutrients including minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium...Read More

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