I am a recovering sugar addict.
The Battle of the Milks
The interest in non-dairy milks has sky rocketed. This is for a variety of reasons. Choosing the best milk or plant-based milk can be challenging, with the wide variety of options on the market. While all types of milk are equivalent when it comes to calcium and vitamin D, let me help you compare their nutritional content and outline their respective controversies.
How to Expertly Navigate the Yogurt Aisle
The yogurt aisle is the most confusing and overwhelming aisle to navigate at the grocery store! It’s definitely the section I spend the longest time in. The yogurt aisle isn’t what it used to be – greek yogurt has recently taken over a sizeable chuck of the refrigerator case, leaving non-greeks to compete for the remaining real estate. Meanwhile, both greek and non-greek yogurts are branching out with new claims, nutrient content, flavours, ect.
Modern Wheat and Gluten Intolerance
An increasingly larger percentage of the general population are reporting problems caused by gluten ingestion, whether it is due to celiac disease or gluten intolerance. What is the cause of this? Experts believe that human modification to wheat has made it better, more robust crop. However, could this modification to the wheat crop be accountable for the rise in celiac disease and gluten intolerance?
Choosing the Right Fluids Post-Exercise
Hydration is critical to athletic performance – dehydration is one of the most common reasons for early fatigue during exercise. It takes as little as losing 2 % of your body weight for the performance to suffer. Fluids such as coconut water, chocolate milk, sports drinks and plain ol water have been featured for recovery post-exercise. What type of fluid should we be drinking and when?
Apple Cinnamon Cauliflower Protein Oats: A New High-Protein, Veggie-Filled Breakfast
There is nothing better than starting your day with a warm oatmeal breakfast. Especially during this winter-like weather we’ve been experiencing in April! Although comforting, is oatmeal always a healthy choice to start your day with? Not always.
Weight Loss with Lots of Fat: A Plant-Based Twist on the Keto Diet?
At this time, everyone and their mother has heard about the keto diet.
The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular eating patterns out right now. I can’t even count how many times I’ve been asked about my take on this diet!
A Closer Look at Weekly Habits of the Healthiest People (Beyond Good Eating!)
Healthy living is more than just a meal plan and a planned exercise routine.
Better Than Takeout: Tofu Nuggets & Herby Carrot Fries
For some families, chicken nuggets and fries are a favourite go-to. We know the kids like the dipping action and the adults are getting a filling meal. It works on multiple levels!
Two High-Protein, Veggie-Filled, Green Breakfast Options For Saint Patricks Day
When it comes to breakfast, two things I’m always recommending to my clients are:
• Add more non-starchy veggies
• Add more protein
What I Put in My Body & On My Face for Healthy Skin
At this stage in my life, I’m battling with a few different skin concerns. I still try to keep the occasional breakout out at bay (especially around that time of the month), while working to prevent early signs of aging. My skin also has the tendency to look dull, so I’m drawn to ways to add brightness. It’s a lot to balance. First world problems…I know.
