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Dec 9, 2021
3 min

8 Strategies to Avoid Overeating When You are Stressed or Overwhelmed

Stress can lead to overeating. Here are a few strategies to help prevent you from heading to the kitchen next time your stress levels rise.

Oct 12, 2021
4 min

"Healthy" Foods That are Surprisingly High in Sugar

Added sugars can hide in surprising places, including many "healthy" foods. Here are some foods that contain more sugar than you think.

Aug 9, 2021
3 min

Tips for Eating Less Processed Foods

Limiting or avoiding processed and pre-packaged foods is a great way to improve your diet and health. Here are a few tips on how to do so.

Jul 13, 2021
3 min

7 Habits That May Be Getting in the Way of Your Health Goals

Trying to get healthier, but not seeing results? Here are a few habits that may be getting in the way of your health goals.

Apr 22, 2021
4 min

10 Tips for Staying Motivated to Eat Healthy

So, you're committed to eating healthy, but now what? Here are a few tips that will definitely keep you motivated to eat healthy long term.

Feb 25, 2021
4 min

12 Simple Ways to Add More Fibre to Your Diet

Fibre is an important part of your diet, yet most of us are not getting the recommended amount. Here are a few easy ways to get more fibre.

Jan 28, 2021
5 min

10 Tips for Eating Healthy When You're Busy

When you are busy, finding time to prepare 3 healthy meals a day can be hard. However, following a few basic tips can make it a lot easier.

Oct 27, 2020
3 min

Foods to Add to Your Diet as the Temperatures Drop

By changing our diets slightly in the winter as temperatures drop, we can actually decrease the likelihood of getting ill.

Sep 30, 2020
5 min

15 Ways to Prevent or Alleviate Bloating

Occasional bloating and digestive discomfort is normal, and happens to all of us. Here are a few tips to help get you some relief.

Sep 11, 2020
3 min

Food Combinations That Increase Nutrient Absorption

Your body's ability to absorb nutrients is called nutrient bioavailability, and by combining certain foods you can enhance bioavailability.

Aug 18, 2020
4 min

10 Easy Ways to Add Healthy Upgrades to Your Meals

Adding healthy upgrades to your favourite meals is as simple as adding or swapping a few ingredients to up the nutritional value.

Jul 13, 2020
4 min

Eat Well, Age Well - How Our Nutrient Requirements Change as We Age

As we age, our nutrient requirements change due to a decline in our energy expenditure and the functioning of our digestive organs.

Jun 15, 2020
3 min

How to Stay Motivated to Workout During Quarantine

Has being in quarantine caused you to lose your motivation to keep up your regular workouts? Here are a few tips to help you stay on track.

Apr 22, 2020
5 min

8 Ways to Get Creative in Your Kitchen While Quarantined

Are you getting bored in your kitchen during quarantine? Here are a few ideas to help you get creative and maybe try something new.

Mar 28, 2020
3 min

Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen to Support Your Healthy Habits

Now is the perfect time to maintain and support your healthy eating habits by spring cleaning where they start - in your kitchen.

Feb 23, 2020
4 min

Healthy Eating - 10 Tips to Keep It Simple

Simple is sustainable, and healthy eating habits are not going to be maintained unless they are easily sustainable. So. keep it simple.

Feb 4, 2020
3 min

Staying Hydrated - All Day, Every Day

Staying hydrated in the winter is just as important as in the summer. Here are some ways to help you stay hydrated all day, every day.

Jan 24, 2020
2 min

Eating for Better Sleep

Certain foods have been shown to improve sleep quality due to their content of sleep-regulating hormones and brain chemicals.

Jan 9, 2020
2 min

Healthier Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Now that the holidays are over, let's give that sweet tooth a rest. Here are some of my favourite healthier ways to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Nov 30, 2019
3 min

Gift Giving for a Healthier Lifestyle

Shopping for someone that is trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle this holiday season? Here are my suggestions for the perfect gift.