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Is your body giving you a green light for your health?
Your body is constantly giving you feedback about your overall health, but most of us aren't listening to what our bodies are telling us. We wait until things get so uncomfortable or painful to prioritize our health and take action. At this stage, we often...
World Water Day – Let’s talk about hydration
Water We can’t live without it but so many of us have a hard time drinking enough of it. Why is it so important? Because every cell, tissue and organ in our body needs water to function properly: Gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration and...
Fast your way to better health
March is Nutrition month in North America so why am I writing about fasting? Consider this - what we eat has a huge impact on our health so we can use fasting as a powerful tool to move us away from disease and towards optimal health. Fasting, which is...
One Dish Mexican-Style Chicken
Cooking at home doesn’t need to be complicated.
Soaring food prices – How Working with a Registered Nutritionist can save you money
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...
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
This keto-friendly, dairy-free dessert is guarenteed to satisfy those chocolate cravings.
Bitter sweet facts about chocolate
Chocolate has become ubiquitous with Valentine’s Day, but its origins weren't so sweet. A bit of history Originally called Xocolati, or “bitter water”, it was a Mesoamerican drink made from ground cacao beans, chilies and spices. It wasn’t until explorers...
Roasted Winter Salad
This is a delicious winter salad that takes advantage of root vegetables that are in season this time of year. Quiz: Can you spot the special ingredients that support your heart health? Answer: All of these ingredients are special because every colour...
Foods that nurture your heart
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 added...
February is Heart Month
According to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle habits.