7 Natural Ways to Prepare Your Immune System for Cold and Flu Season
The arrival of fall brings new and exciting beginnings, whether it is going back to school, taking on new projects or resuming taking care of our health. During this gorgeous time of the year, nature goes through change too. The leaves are falling and golden...
Mediterranean Fish and Seafood Soup
Summer is nearly over, but there is still time to enjoy some light and refreshing food! This recipe combines fresh vegetables, heart-healthy olive oil, fish and seafood. Fish such as tilapia, haddock, salmon, and sole are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Shellfish including shrimp, squid,...
Enhance Weight Loss with Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has become quite popular recently. Just Google “Apple Cider Vinegar” and you will find over 90 million results. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made by fermenting apples with yeast to convert their sugar into alcohol. The alcohol then converts into vinegar (acetic acid)...
How to Tell if You’re Actually Hungry
Did you feel hungry just reading the title? Sometimes just thinking about food or hunger can make you feel hungry. There are many reasons why you feel hungry. The most obvious one is that you are actually physically hungry. Perhaps your stomach is empty, your blood...
How Women Can Maintain Lean Body Composition After Forty
Weight management is a common health concern for the majority of my patients. What I’ve noticed when patients go through my weight management program is that women over forty have the hardest time losing weight. Specifically, they struggle with achieving and maintaining a healthy body...
The Salty Truth About Processed Food
Did you know that salt is one of the most common and heavily used ingredients? You’d surprised to learn that 75% of our salt intake doesn’t even come from a salt shaker! It primarily comes from ubiquitous and highly addictive foods such as chips, pretzels and...
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...