What Makes a Food Processed?
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The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was clear what food was – it came directly from nature – whether foraging, hunting, or farming.
Now […]
Stress Less, Eat Well, Lose Weight Nutrition Workshop
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Are you ready to start a health journey and feeling overwhelmed with where to begin? Or, have you been putting the time into exercising and dieting but not seeing the results you […]
Healthy Fats vs Dangerous Fats
All fat is NOT created equal!
Fat is one of the three critical macronutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some fats are super-health-boosting; and, others are super-health-busting.
Health-building fats support your brain, hormones, immune system, heart […]
What to Eat for Healthy Skin
There are so many things that can go wrong with the skin: dryness, redness, blemishes, etc.
Healthy skin is a reflection of internal health. There are many creams and cosmetics to put on top of […]
Red Wine – Is it really healthy for you, or just hype?
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If you’ve heard that red wine is one of the healthiest of all alcoholic beverages, it’s for good reason.
Thanks to the antioxidants found in the skins of grapes from which it’s made, […]
Healthier BBQ Tips
LIFESTYLE UPGRADES: BBQ
We all love summer BBQ’s, but how do we do it more safely and make sure it’s healthy for us?
Did you know that barbecuing meat causes various toxic chemicals, which are detrimental […]
What are Prebiotics and Why You Need Them
Prebiotics 101
“Pre”biotics?
Yes! They’re the food that we feed our probiotics, the friendly gut microbes that are oh so important for good health.
Our gut microbes are alive, and they need to eat too. Their favourite foods […]
How to Read the New Nutrition Facts Tables
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The Nutrition Facts table is on the side of most packaged foods. It’s often found close to the ingredient listing.
The purpose of it is to help consumers make better nutrition decisions. When people […]
How Much Sugar is Too Much?
It’s official! Organizations and governments are (finally) declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake.
While this is a step forward, there are still a few problems. One – they don’t all agree with each other. […]
How to Make Healthy Eating Simple & Delicious + Veggieful One Pan Frittata Recipe
Since one of my missions as a Holistic Nutritionist is to make healthy eating more simple and delicious, I thought I would give […]