New diabetes data underline need for action on unhealthy lifestyles
According to new data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) released at a World Diabetes Day event in Brussels on November 11, 415 million...
Eat Big to Lose Weight
You can eat a lot and still lose weight – provided it’s early in the day. Metabolism is impacted by the body’s circadian rhythm...
Online exclusive: Magnesium is of vital importance to the body
According to an online webinar from Natural Products Insider featuring Dr. Robert Rountree, magnesium is extremely important to many of the body’s functions, as...
Are You Getting the Nutrition Facts You Need?
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to make smart nutritional choices for you and your family. However, with the proper use of...
Traveling This Summer?
Drinking different water or foods can throw your GI tract off balance and cause bloating and other stomach ailments. To keep your intestinal tract...
20 Best Plant-Based Proteins
Exploring the Power of Plant-Based Proteins: Healthier Choices for You and the Planet"
In recent years, there's been a significant shift in dietary preferences towards...
Organic produce: worth the splurge?
Although many of today’s consumers are encouraged to buy organic produce where they can, these goods often come with a price tag. That being...
Could probiotics be the key to weight loss?
By Melissa Smith, CNP
Poor gut flora has been linked a range of chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes, depression, autoimmune conditions, and irritable bowel diseases....
Better health from the Inside
We all suffer from digestive “issues” from time to time - bloating, gas, and constipation. Yet a healthy digestive system is responsible for more...
How do calorie labels on menus affect our eating patterns?
As of January 1 of this year, new Ontario regulations require restaurants with 20 or more locations to post calorie information for food and...