Peas & Thank You
Step up your supplement game with pea protein
By Melissa Smith, CNP
Have you heard? Protein powder is no longer reserved for body builders and avid...
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Spring Eating
How to improve your nutrition this season
By Lisa Cantkier, Holistic Nutritionist
With spring in the air, there is a feeling of fresh, new beginnings. When...
Could vitamin D supplements boost your fertility?
So you’re trying to get pregnant—and you’re having difficulty. Could a vitamin D deficiency be to blame?
A new study out of the European Society...
5 Strange Reasons for Weight Gain
Revamping your lifestyle for a healthier you often starts with identifying the hidden culprits behind weight gain. While diet and exercise are pivotal, several...
When your diet is less than perfect
In a perfect world, our diet supplies everything our body needs to be healthy. Unfortunately today’s diets are anything but perfect. When you’re on-the-go...
Travel Adventures: Eating Like a Local in Mexico City
Food was the love language in my house as a child and it has turned into my career as an adult. As a culinary...
Is this soy sauce alternative your new favourite health booster?
THIS ALTERNATIVE TO SOY SAUCE GIVES YOUR MEALS A MUCH-NEEDED HEALTH KICK
By Melissa Smith, CNP
These days, you’re rarely hard-pressed to find some sort of...
Trying to lose weight? Give vegetarianism a go
Eating your leafy greens—and consuming little to no animal products—may be better for weight loss than you’d think. According to a new study, dieters...
Choosing the Right Juice
CRANBERRY JUICE
Best for Treating: Urinary Tract Infections and Preventing Tooth Decay
Treating urinary tract Infections (UTIs) is the most touted benefit of cranberry juice. The...