We are fortunate that in this day and age, as we have so many options to obtain missing nutrients. Look at all of your options when you’re in a health food store, or when you’re walking down a pharmacy supplement aisle!
However, as the same time, so many options can lead to feeling overwhelmed and confused.
Read More “What Am I Missing? Common Nutrient Deficiencies Across the Lifespan”
“Let medicine be thy food and let food be thy medicine” – Hippocrates
Ever wonder how chia seeds, hemp and flax seeds compare nutritionally? If you have, you’re in for a real treat! It’s my pleasure to welcome Andrea D’Ambrosio, Registered Dietitian and owner of Dietetic Directions as my very first guest blogger!
Read More “Chia, Flax, Hemp – Oh My! Comparison of Super Seeds!”
“Is it possible to get enough iron on a plant based diet?”
You’ve heard this before if you are a vegetarian.
Digestive health is becoming a hot topic in the world of nutrition! We are already aware that our gut bacteria help digest fibre, synthesize vitamin K and secrete antibacterial compounds. However, research is emerging that our intestinal microflora may do much more such as influence whether we become overweight or are susceptible to diabetes.
I get asked a lot about protein in and outside of the workplace. I’ve done a couple of posts on protein thus far (check them out here and here). In order to avoid repeating myself, I’m going to explore protein in a slightly different light: how to consume protein to maintain muscle mass throughout life and into older adulthood.
Read More “Protein: Recent Research on Maintaining Muscle Mass”
