The demand for organic food, specifically produce and animal products, has skyrocketed in recent years, with the growing concern over our exposure to pesticides driving the buying and consumption of organic foods. Research and several experts have validated the idea that if you want to reduce...

What we eat, chronic disease, and the health of the environment all have one thing in common: food!  And, what’s good for one is good for all.

Over the past several decades there have been increasing levels of obesity, cancers, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease in the general...

If you love your morning coffee or tea, but sometimes feel guilty because you’ve heard some reports that it may not be so healthy, here’s a reason to continue to enjoy it!

First, a brief recap of stroke and dementia. Stroke accounts for 10% of all deaths worldwide and is one of the...

Which is better? And why do you want them?

Antioxidants are just that: they fight (anti) oxidation. 

The chemical process of oxidation is like rusting metal. A molecule loses electrons and creates the infamous free radicals.  Oxidation is also the reason why apples, bananas, and...

Are you one of the many people who feels that multivitamins are an “insurance policy” for your health?  After all, we know that it’s hard to get all our required nutrients in our food.

Or have you been told that they’re not worth anything, and just make...

Do your eyes get blurry whenever you look at the array of supplements now available?

Are you unsure about which ones should you take?  Which brands?  Or if you even need them at all?

Last week I talked about what you should know before buying supplements - if you missed it,...

Before you buy your next supplement you need to read this!

As you know, I am all about eating Real Food, and one reason for that is that you can get a lot of your required nutrients that way–protein, healthy fats, fibre, and vitamins and minerals from a variety of animal products, legumes...

You might call your beloved “sweet thing” or maybe you’ve got a song on replay in your head about the sweet stuff, but let’s put the cute nicknames and catchy old tunes aside…

Because the granulated truth is that sugar is added to many processed foods, and...

Do you enjoy cooking? Or do you do it because you know it’s good for your health?

Maybe you avoid it because it’s such a chore?  Especially chopping all those vegetables!

If you're in a rut and want some inspirational tips on making cooking more fun, I've got you covered. I've...

A big part of your healthy eating practice is planning and preparing your meals ahead of time -- so you’re not tempted by anything else!  So, why not bring back the tradition of good ‘ol home cookin’ and start eating healthier, more nutrient-dense meals… at...

Remember that nursery rhyme from many years ago?

“Beans, beans, The magical fruit,

The more you eat, The more you toot!

The more you toot, the better you feel

So let’s eat beans, With every meal!”

A couple of weeks ago, I was discussing food choices with a friend (it’s a...

The Brain and Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

If you want to sharpen your mind, improve metabolism, and experience other health benefits (like fat loss!) even without giving up your favourite foods, intermittent fasting (IF) might be for you!

And while it may simply seem like IF is just...