12 Healthy Store-Bought Foods Eating well and cooking from scratch can seem overwhelming when life gets busy and we are short on time. Fortunately, there are plenty of items that you can buy at the grocery store that can help make eating well a breeze without compromising flavour. So here are 12 of my favourite healthy store-bought…
Whole wheat, whole grain or multigrain? Strolling the aisle at the grocery store can quickly leave you confused with all of the different bread options. With whole grain, whole wheat, multigrain, 7-grain, and 12-grain options available it can be tough to know which is best and which to chose. While most people would agree that…
Nature Doesn’t Make Unhealthy Fats When it comes to fats, people are quick to point the finger and label them as “good” or “bad”, and “healthy” or “unhealthy”. Although that might seem like a good way to look at things, it doesn’t really work, because food itself is actually a lot simpler than that. In…
Why You Should Avoid Artificial Sweeteners Artificial sweeteners are the darlings of the food industry, enabling food manufacturers to label items as “zero-calorie” and “sugar-free”, found in everything from diet sodas to chewing gum and granola bars. Artificial sweeteners are one of the most commonly used additives in processed foods, offering a solution to individuals trying to…
11 Ways to Eat Less Sugar Most people are aware that eating too much sugar is bad for their health, however, kicking the sweet habit is not as easy as it might seem. It is certainly important to enjoy treats from time to time, however, it is the ongoing consumption of refined sugars in our…
Why Sourdough is the Healthiest Bread When it comes to food, people are quick to label. This is good for you. That is bad for you. However, the reality is when it comes to food the answer is all too often; it depends. In fact, this statement could not be more true in the case…
6 Signs You Have Chronic Inflammation Inflammation is a popular and commonly used word when it comes to nutrition. We often hear about anti-inflammatory foods and anti-inflammatory diets, but the truth is most people don’t know what inflammation actually is and how it affects our health. Although many people know that acute inflammation is not…
A Guide to Buying Healthy Cheese With hundreds of different types of cheese available in the grocery store, it can certainly be hard to distinguish the best from the rest. From hard to soft, and shredded to brick, there are so many different varieties and flavours of cheese available, and although many versions appear to be…
How to Heal Leaky Gut Healthy digestion is the foundation of overall health and well-being. Our digestive tract is the main barrier between us and our outside world, so if our gut is healthy, we are too. In fact, it is now said that many chronic symptoms including gas, bloating, allergies, acne, eczema and joint pain are…
6 Signs your Breakfast Isn’t Working Since breakfast is the first meal of the day it can either set you up for a day of success or a day full of hunger and cravings. Opting for the right breakfast can help set the tone for the entire day by balancing your blood sugar, maximizing energy…
Why You Need to Ditch Vegetable Oils Fat is one of the most misunderstood foods out there, and vegetable oils specifically top the list. Vegetable oils have long been touted as “heart healthy” oils that are said to help “lower cholesterol” and support overall health, unfortunately, this is one of the biggest myths in the…
Getting Out of Your Own Way Have you ever considered that the biggest obstacle holding you back from your health goals is you? It might sound harsh, but I’ve not only seen it time and time again with myself, but with clients that I work with. Although it might be easy to brush off, when…
How to Avoid the Afternoon Crash We’ve all been there; it’s 3:00pm and things are steadily going downhill. You’ve been productive all morning, but now your eyelids are getting heavy, you’re having trouble concentrating, and all you want to do is surf the internet at your desk. Although the solution for many is to grab…
10 Signs You Have Leaky Gut The gut is the gateway to our health; if your gut is healthy chances are you are too. In fact, our gut is where 75% of your immune system lives and where over 80% of your serotonin, the primary neurotransmitter responsible for your mood, is produced. It is said that…
What are refined carbs anyway? When people hear the term carbs they often think of items like potatoes, rice, pasta or pastries, but the reality is that ‘carbs’ include a whole lot more than all of that delicious starchy stuff. In fact, the carbohydrate category includes everything from fruit and vegetables, to beans and lentils,…