Are Multivitamins Worth Taking?
Multivitamins are a combination of several different vitamins, minerals and other ingredients like amino acids or fatty acids. Companies combine small amounts of every ingredient to cover diverse health requirements. But are they efficacious? Most likely not, as the amounts of individual components are below the...
Ketogenic Diet: Hype or Not?
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low carb diet that has gained popularity as a result of its health benefits. Some of these health benefits include weight loss (yes, even with high fat), improvement in overall health and management of epilepsy in children. So, grab some tea...
Let’s Talk About Artificial Flavours
Have you paid attention to the ingredients in cookies, cereals, or junky snack foods lately? Most likely you have never heard of these ingredients before and may have difficulty pronouncing some of those chemical names. You may even see an ingredient called "artificial flavour". What exactly is that? For...
Phytic Acid: Anti-Nutrient or Essential Phytochemical?
Phytic acid is a phytochemical that naturally occurs in plants such as legumes, nuts, seeds, and grains. The highest concentration of phytic acid is found in rice bran, wheat bran, wheat germ, almonds, and walnuts. This post will touch on health benefits and some of the undesirable...
Does Mindfulness Really Work?
Researchers have been looking into efficacy of mindfulness and its benefits on health. Practicing “mindfulness” means being in the moment and “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” Mindfulness has been widely studied in terms of its health benefits. I’m going...
How Do I Get Rid of Heartburn Fast?
If you have heartburn, you're not alone. Up to 50% of adults experience it at least once per month. It's uncomfortable and can become potentially harmful. Heartburn, also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), occurs when the strong acid in your stomach creeps up into your...
6 Practical Ways to Make Cooking More Enjoyable
Do you enjoy cooking? Or do you avoid it because it’s such a chore? If you need some inspiration to start cooking (and make it more fun) then this article is for you! I've compiled my five best tips and fun recipes for you to try. Practical Cooking...
Why Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Matter
Both glycemic index and load start with a key word: "glycemic". It refers how much sugar is in foods, and more importantly how it affects your blood sugar levels. In general, diets that are high on the glycemic index (GI) and high in glycemic load (GL),...
What to Eat When You Have Inflammation
Inflammation can be pretty bad for our health. This is especially true when it's chronic and lasts a long time. Inflammation has been linked to heart disease, obesity, dementia and diabetes, just to name a few. Instead of writing all about what it is, I will focus...
Harmful Effects of Chronic Stress & How to Stop it Now
All of us have some level of stress. Chronic stress can be quite problematic. If stress reactions are triggered everyday or many times a day, this may be harmful to your health. Acute stress on the other hand is short lived and can even be life-saving! ...
3 Quick Ways To Naturally Overcome Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D is a special kind of vitamin. It's fat-soluble and because it is so had to get, we tend to not get enough. There are however three major source of vitamin D: sun exposure, consuming vitamin D rich foods, and supplements. Why is vitamin D important? Vitamin D...
Is Adrenal Fatigue Real?
Adrenal fatigue is not recognized by most medical professionals until the point when your adrenals are overworked and stop working. At that stage, the official diagnoses of "Adrenal Insufficiency" or "Addison's Disease" may apply. In fact, there are no medically accepted blood tests for adrenal...
How Do I Manage My Blood Sugar Naturally?
Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain and muscle cells. Blood sugar levels can alter depending on the foods that you eat. When you eat food...