3 Ways to Avoid Overeating
It’s common to indulge on special occasions. But it doesn't always stop there, does it? Buffets, potlucks, or at-home meals you can’t get enough of! Sometimes we overeat on regular days, during regular meals or with non-stop snacking. Whether you’re a frequent or an...
Coffee – Who Should Drink It and Who Should Avoid It
Doesn’t it drive you crazy...one day you hear coffee is good for you, and the next day you should avoid it! In this blog we’ll explore some of the positives and negatives of coffee consumption, so you can make an informed decision about it. Just like any food, coffee...
The Truth About Hormones and Your Weight
Most of us associate the term "hormones" with reproductive hormones like estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone, or thyroid. These usually get the blame for our weight woes, especially as we enter the menopausal years. While one or more of them may or may not be a...
Ultimate Guide to Buying Yogurt
Yogurt…a staple of many daily diets here in Canada and abroad. It is considered a nutritious food choice, and it is, if you know what to look for and what to avoid. Most commercially made yogurts today are little more than liquid candy; full of sugar (or just as bad,...
Are Your Gut Bacteria Behind Your Excess Weight?
According to Statistics Canada, an alarming 61 per cent of all adult Canadians are either overweight or obese. In fact, with almost 26% per cent of the Canadian population aged 15 and over considered obese, Canada is among the most overweight countries worldwide.(1)...
3 Ways Wheat Can Hijack Your Weight
It is estimated that 99% of all wheat grown worldwide is either dwarf or semi-dwarf variety. (1) This higher-yield wheat was developed in the 1950s to address concerns with the world’s overpopulation and food shortages. Since wheat became the global commodity of...
Survive Holiday Indulgences – 6 Tips!
Tis the season for overindulgence! Without even realizing it, most of us tend to take in far more calories, in the form of sugar, alcoholic beverages, and other simple carbohydrates, this time of year. This translates into digestive distress, energy deficits, extra...
Healthy Fats – Eat These Every Day!
Fats are absolutely critical to well-being. They are one of three “macro-nutrients” we need to function, alongside protein and carbohydrates. In fact, the right fats can Help with weight loss, by speeding up your metabolism and keeping you full. Help balance your...
Hidden Food Sensitivities – The Fire Within
Chances are you know someone with a food allergy or food sensitivity. In general, food allergy is obvious while food sensitivity is usually hidden. Topping the list of common food allergens in Canada are wheat and milk. Alternative health practitioners also report...
Cheers to Red Wine!
We have all heard news headlines pertaining to the positive aspects of drinking red wine. Among its purported health benefits, studies have found it may improve heart health, reduce the risk of certain cancers, reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and...