Nutrition, Top Tips
You’re not alone. Canadians across the country are facing increasing food costs. In fact, the food inflation rate in November (11.4%) was the fastest year-over-year increase since 1981. What does mean for the average family? According to Canada’s...
Nutrition, Top Tips
Did you know that certain foods are considered to be therapeutic when it comes to looking after your heart? Here’s a sample of foods that have been proven to help reduce blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides. As an...
Nutrition, Top Tips
According to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through our lifestyle habits, such as eating a healthy diet and being physically active. What does a healthy diet look like? Eat more...
Lifestyle, Top Tips
I have to admit that when the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, I have a compelling urge to put on my cozy clothes, get comfortable on the sofa, and make catching up on my favourite Netflix series my top priority. Now I’m not saying this isn’t ok to do from...
Lifestyle, Top Tips
Continuing my ‘winterizing’ tips with the “Sunshine Vitamin” – Vitamin D. It’s called the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ for a reason, and that’s because Vitamin D is produced in the skin after it comes in contact with the sun. Vitamin D Benefits Bone and dental...
Lifestyle, Top Tips
With the seasons changing and temperatures dropping, we bring our attention to ‘winterizing’ our houses and yards. Leaves raked, garden furniture stored, firewood ordered, winter car maintenance performed, and snow tires installed. Personally, think it’s equally...
