Intermittent fasting is anything but a new concept. Whether it be for religious reasons, or because of food scarcity humans have fasted for most of history. What is new, is the clinical research on the health and longevity benefits of intermittent fasting. Articles published out of the Salt Institute in San Diego California state that, […]
Did You Know? Fasting has been around for centuries. Here is what our ancient forefathers of medicine had to say about fasting. Hippocrates Plutarch Plato
If you are trying to stick to a plan, cravings are often the biggest hurdle. It doesn’t help that we transition from one “sweet” holiday to another. For those that love sweets, this can be a particularly challenging time with Valentine’s Day around the corner. For most people cravings primarily occur late at night, during […]
Tis the season for New Years Resolutions, goal setting and starting the year with better habits. The gyms are packed, and many people are doing some kind of clean eating regime. Some people love this, and others are very skeptical of these so called “gimmicks” as they never seem to last. I am personally not […]
At this time of year, I get the same comment from so many people. “How am I ever going to stay on track over the holiday season.” Here are my 5 Christmas Survival Tips that I hope you find helpful to keep your health on track. 1. Set your Intention Christmas is my favourite season […]
We all love the famous phrase…trick or treat. Although it is not just one treat these days, it is pillowcases full of the stuff. My 3 year old daughter went out last year for about 15min and came home with 2 plastic pumpkins full of for lack of a better word…crap! Don’t get me wrong, […]
My mom always did an amazing job at throwing the best birthday parties. From exciting events to homemade cake, I would look forward to them every year. This is one experience that I want to give to my children. One of the things she always did is ask me what cake or theme I wanted […]
It can seem overwhelming to look at a package and decide if it is healthy. The package tells you it is organic, low in sugar and natural, so it must be okay. Right? These two words are often misleading and deceiving. Sugar is sugar. All Sugar Isn’t the Same When people talk about sugar they […]
Did you know that the main reason for brain disease is inflammation? Yes the very thing that has also been linked to heart disease, cancer, diabetes and many other chronic health conditions is also related to the demise of the brain Did you know that there is a large relationship between those with celiac disease […]
A new study was just released from the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition that studied the salt intake in the diets of 8 month olds. Excessive sodium intake can lead to potential harmful effects on the developing kidneys and blood pressure later in life. Data was collected on over 1000 8mo old infants using a […]
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