Heartburn usually occurs when stomach contents reflux into the esophagus. Common contributors include large or late meals, individual food triggers, alcohol, smoking, certain medications, pregnancy and pressure around […]
Hummus is such a practical dip to have at hand on a weekly basis. It’s filled with fibre, healthy fats, protein, minerals, and vitamins to keep your energy up.
I use it weekly as a […]
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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, […]
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Omega-3 fats include ALA from plant foods and EPA and DHA from seafood and algae. They support normal cell membranes and are especially important for […]
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One of the reasons that my family and I decided to move out to the West Coast from Toronto, was of course, the amazing nature that we have access to here. Now that […]
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 […]
Seasonal allergies are the worst, aren’t they?
We wait for spring all winter long, and then when the weather is finally warm, out come the pollen and allergies galore.
And you may not even have […]
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Is My Poop Normal?
Yes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway?)
You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health.
You may get constipation or have diarrhea when […]
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Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, detoxing has earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word “detox,” so you immediately think of all-liquid […]
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The ketogenic diet is a very low carb, very high-fat diet.
It has recently gained a lot of popularity in the wellness sphere because of some of its health benefits.
A ketogenic diet has been […]
