Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients Macronutrients vs. micronutrients: What’s the difference? There is no denying that nutrients are essential for optimal health. An adequate intake of nutrients allows us to look, feel, and perform our best, but what exactly is the difference between macro and micro nutrients? And where do we find them? Here is everything that you…
What Are Ancient Grains? What are they and are they good for you? In recent years, ancient grains have risen in popularity in Western culture and are often touted as being healthier alternatives to modern whole grains, but is it true? Here is a complete breakdown of the different grain varieties, their health benefits, and…
What Are Micronutrients? Micronutrients: Types, Functions, and Sources You’ve likely heard of macronutrients; the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats found in food, but what about micronutrients? From vitamins to minerals and everything in between, here are is a breakdown of micronutrients; the different types, functions, benefits, and sources. What Are Micronutrients? All food contains macronutrients…
Vegetarian Protein: A Complete Guide A complete guide to vegetarian protein: the different types of protein, the best vegetarian protein sources, and high-protein vegetarian meals. These days, more and more people are becoming interested in vegetarian diets, vegetarian meals, vegetarian protein sources and reducing their overall consumption of animal products. Although it might seem like…
Healthy Fats: A Complete Guide Everything that you need to know about healthy fats. You might be surprised to learn that there is a lot more to healthy fats than avocados and olive oil. In fact, healthy fats come in many different shapes, sizes and forms, and are an integral part of a healthy diet.…
Protein: A Complete Guide Here is everything that you need to know about protein. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, recover from a tough workout or simply eat a little healthier, protein is an essential nutrient in any healthy diet. Not only is protein the building block for your muscles, organs and…
A Guide to Buying Healthy Flour Your complete guide to buying healthy flour! If you enjoy baking, you’ll know first hand how confusing the flour aisle can be. Not only are labels lined with words such as whole-grain, stone-ground, and unbleached, but with the rise in popularity of non-conventional flours even more buzzwords are popping…
Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates Everything that you need to know about simple vs complex carbohydrates! Carbohydrates are a major nutrient component of a healthy diet, but it’s important to understand that not all carbohydrates are created equal. Although simple carbohydrates have a bad rap, both simple and complex carbohydrates can be included in a healthy…
A Guide to Buying Healthy Cheese Everything that you need to know about healthy cheese and simple tips on how to buy the healthiest cheese possible. 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…
Guide to Food Label Health Claims Discover what the health claims on food labels really mean. Like it or not, food has become victim to fads and trends with food manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon whenever they see fit. With claims such as “low in calories”, “all-natural” and “source of probiotics” plastered on food products…
A Guide to Buying Healthy Yogurt Struggling to find healthy yogurt? Here is a complete guide to buying healthy yogurt. The yogurt aisle is probably one of the most confusing sections in the grocery store. From low-fat to high-fat, Greek to Balkan and probiotic to protein, there are often about 100 different options to chose…
A Guide to Cooking Lentils A beginner’s guide on how to cook lentils! Lentils are a highly underrated food and incorporating them into your diet is a simple and inexpensive way to add a filling source of fibre and plant-based protein to meals. Lentils are considered pulse, part of the legume family along with beans,…
A Guide to Buying Healthy Eggs What are the best eggs to buy? Here is everything that you need to know about buying healthy eggs. Back in the day the only option when buying egg was white or brown, but wander into any grocery store today and you will find upwards of a dozen different…
Guide to Buying Healthy Bread Discover what healthy bread is and how to shop for it. Stopping by the store to buy a loaf of bread used to be a simple task, but with all of the options available today it can feel completely overwhelming. With clever marketing gimmicks and fancy buzzwords it can be…
Summer Produce Guide A seasonal guide to summer produce. Summer is a great time to get in the kitchen. With such an abundance of fruits and vegetables at their peak of freshness, it’s easy to eat well and shop locally all at the same time. This Summer Produce Guide is filled with simple cooking and…