by Jennifer | Mar 8, 2019 | Wellness
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...
by Jennifer | Feb 20, 2019 | Wellness
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,...
by Jennifer | Dec 7, 2018 | Wellness
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...
by Jennifer | May 8, 2018 | Wellness
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,...
by Jennifer | Apr 17, 2018 | Wellness
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)...
by Jennifer | Feb 27, 2018 | Wellness
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...
