Proven Strategies to Having Refreshing Sleep
Have you become frustrated that you can’t sleep through the night? Are you feeling exhausted in the morning or “running on stress hormones” and caffeine all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated...
Cholesterol: 5 Myths You Need to Stop Believing
There’s an over-emphasis and a borderline obsession with cholesterol. Before I bust some myths about cholesterol, let's make sure we're on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. Myth #1: All Cholesterol is the same Cholesterol is just one component of a compound that...
Why Waist Circumference Impacts Your Health More Than Your Weight
Do you have a love-hate relationship with your scale and totally want to ditch it? You know that your weight doesn't define you (obviously). However, your weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let's look at your waist circumference (well...
What You Should Know About Metabolism
You have probably come across the word metabolism at some point but may not have known its significance to your health. The common message that you have heard is that if yours is too slow you may gain weight. But what does this all mean? From biological...
Chocolate Chia Mousse Recipe
Do you love dessert? Who doesn't! My favorite treat after hard day at work is a rich chocolate mousse...
Three Tips to Stop Overeating at Meals
The winter holidays are coming and let’s agree the festivities are just amazing! It's not just the amount of delicious food but also the people, the decor, and the ambiance of the holiday season. It is way too easy (and common) to go overeat on those days. ...
Do you know what’s making you fat and tired? It’s probably your healthy eating habits
These days nutrition and diet info on healthy eating is absolutely everywhere! Each expert tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to solve your health problems. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense...
Coffee – drink it or avoid it?
Coffee is far more than a beverage. It is an invitation to life, disguised as a cup of warm liquid. It’s a trumpet wake up call or a gentle rousing hand on your shoulder … Coffee is an experience, an offer, a rite of passage,...
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin spice latte is a fall staple in coffee shops all around the city. Did you ever wonder how you can make one at home (and a cleaner version)? Here is a recipe to that will rock your taste buds! Ingredients: (Serves 1) 3 tbsp coconut milk 1...
Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss – Are You Focusing on Losing The Right Kind of Weight?
Many patients that I see at my clinic come in with a primary health concern of wanting to lose weight. But what does “losing weight” actually mean? Our bodies are composed of water, muscle, fat and bone. When you step on the scale, all you see...
Can Lemon Water Help With Weight Loss?
There is a lot of talk on the internet about health benefits of lemons and lemon water. More often than not the information is conflicting with regards to its effects on the body mass index (BMI) and majority of evidence is anecdotal. There seems...
Healthy Grab-and-Go Snacks
Whether you are commuting, studying or running errands, hunger can strike us unexpectedly. Many of us have experienced this dip in energy during the day. So what are the snack options readily available? Quite commonly they are high in sugar, fat and sodium and low...
Forget About Counting Calories, Do THIS Instead
Most of us eat more calories than we need to, which can add extra pounds to our weight. Sometimes excess calories may hide in unlikely places such as fat-free or low-fat foods, where fat is substituted with sugar. Eating excess sugar spikes insulin and blood...