Are cheat meals a good idea? Learn what cheat meals are and if you should include them in your diet. You’ve committed to eating healthy, and you’ve been good all week, so it’s time for a well-deserved treat, right? Be it pizza, ice cream, cupcakes or a combination of all of the above, over-indulgent meals…
12 Healthy 30-Minute Meals Here are 12 quick, easy, and healthy 30-minute meals! Healthy 30-Minute Meals After a long day at work, there is nothing better than a delicious tasting meal that takes no time to prepare. Here are my top 12 quick and easy 30-minute meals to help get dinner on the table in…
How to Make Zucchini Noodles Learn how to cut, peel and cook zucchini pasta! Zucchini noodles are a fun take on a classic noodle and great for anyone following a gluten-free, grain-free or paleo diet, or simply looking to add more veggies to their diet. Not only are they simple to prepare, but they are…
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…
Why Superfoods Don’t Exist Discover why there are no superfoods and what you should eat instead. Superfoods are all the rage right now and have been for the past several years; open any health and fitness magazine, or walk around your local grocery store, and you will find the term “superfood” everywhere. Promising to have miraculous…
8 Tips for Healthy Eating Out Headed out for dinner? Here are some simple tips for healthy eating out. Whether you are sitting down to a Sunday brunch or a four-course dinner, navigating a restaurant menu can be challenging, especially if you are trying to eat healthily. Fortunately, dining out doesn’t need to sabotage your…
How to Control Your Cravings Learn how to control your cravings with these simple yet effective tips. We’ve all been there; all of a sudden you feel a strong urge to run to the corner store late at night because you absolutely need that one sweet treat, and just can’t go to bed without it.…
Food & Exercise are Not a Transaction Discover why food and exercise are not a calorie transaction. When it comes to improving health, food and exercise go hand in hand, as they both vitally important tools in living well, feeling well and improving longevity. However, it is important to understand that food and exercise are…
Gluten-Free Grains A complete guide to gluten-free grains! The popularity of gluten-free products has grown tremendously over the past few years, and therefore the question of whether or not to go gluten-free is a popular one. An estimated 1 in every 100 – 200 people in North America have Celiac Disease, many of which are undiagnosed, and are…
Natural Sugar vs Added Sugar Natural sugar vs added sugar – what’s the difference? While most people already know that sugar is not good for them, many people are confused as to the difference between natural sugar and added sugar, and if they are in fact created equal. Look at any food label and…
18 Healthy Travel Snacks Here are 18 healthy travel snacks for your next adventure! When it comes to travelling, healthy eating is often one of the first things that tend to get thrown out the window. Although I am all for indulgence (Hello, wine and chocolate!) I still think it is important, and possible, to…
Is Calorie Counting Necessary? Calorie counting is a hot topic in the world of nutrition, but is calorie counting truly necessary? Although the camp surely divides on this topic I think the answer is quite simple. The funny thing about calorie counting is that most people a) don’t know what calories are, and…
Probiotics: A Complete Guide Here is what you need to know about probiotics. Turn on the news or open the latest newspaper and you will see the term probiotic popping up everywhere. Until 5 or 10 years ago, you rarely heard the term probiotic, let alone microbiome, but today it is commonly used in everything…
14 Health Foods That Aren’t Healthy Here is a list of ‘health foods’ that are actually junk food in disguise. Eating well involves one simple thing; eating real food, it’s actually that simple. The issue is that everyone has a different definition of what ‘real food’ is. To me, real food is something with…
Spring Produce Guide A seasonal guide to spring produce. Not only does spring bring the sunshine and warmer weather, but it is the start of a new season of fresh and local produce. Eating seasonally is not only a great way to discover what your area has to offer, but a great way to help…