Honey vs. Sugar Honey vs. Sugar: Which is better for you? While honey and refined sugar are both sources of sugar and provide sweetness, honey is often touted as being the healthier choice with more nutritional value, but is it true? Here is a complete breakdown of honey vs. sugar and an answer to whether…
Is Dried Fruit Healthy? Dried fruit: is it good or bad? Dried fruit has been present and a staple in many cultural diets for thousands of years, but is dried fruit healthy? And is all dried fruit created equal? Here is a complete guide to dried fruit; what it is, its benefits, its drawbacks, and…
18 Pre-Workout Snack Ideas Quick, easy, and healthy pre-workout snack ideas. What you eat before your workout can help to ensure you are well fuelled, improve your performance and help you reach your goals. Exactly how much and what to eat before your workout will vary depending on the time of day, how much energy…
Brown Eggs vs. White Eggs What’s the difference between brown eggs and white eggs? If you are confused about brown eggs vs. white eggs you are certainly not alone. However, you might be surprised to learn that the difference between brown eggs and white eggs has very little to do with the egg itself and…
Volume Eating 101 The beginner’s guide to volume eating: what is it and how does it work? If you are someone who wants to consume a full plate or bowl without negatively impacting your health or weight loss goals, volume eating might be a good strategy for you. Here is a complete guide to volume…
12 Prebiotic Foods A prebiotic foods list for your gut health. If you’ve heard of probiotics, you are probably familiar with the importance of gut health, but have you heard of prebiotics? Prebiotics are a form of dietary fibre found in plant foods that help to feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Here is…
What are Antinutrients? Phytates, lectins, and oxalates – are antinutrients safe? Perhaps you’ve heard of the term antinutrients or anti-nutrients; natural compounds that are found in food and are said to have the potential to be harmful to our health. But what exactly are antinutrients? And what foods contain antinutrients? Here is everything that you…
Food Combining: Myth or Fact? Food combining is a method of eating that only allows for certain food combinations in an effort to support digestion and overall health. But is there any truth to the claims and the rules of food combining? Here is everything that you need to know. What is food combining?…
10 Post-Workout Snacks Refuel with these healthy post-workout snack ideas! What you eat after a workout can help to optimize your recovery, maximize performance in your next workout and help you reach your goals. Depending on the time of day you workout, you may be able to consume a complete meal post-workout but for the…
Steel-Cut vs. Rolled Oats Steel-cut oats vs. rolled oats; what’s the difference? It’s no secret that oatmeal is a healthy breakfast but with so many types of oats to choose from it can certainly make things a little confusing. From steel-cuts to rolled to quick-cooking to instant, there are so many different forms of oats…
Is Canola Oil Bad for You? Everything that you need to know about canola oil. Canola oil is a vegetable-based oil found in countless packaged food products and has been touted as a heart-healthy alternative to animal fats and butter. But is canola oil actually good for you? Or is canola oil bad for you?…
22 Healthy Sweet Snacks A list of healthy sweet snacks to help satisfy a sweet tooth! If you’re looking to cut down on sugar but still want a sweet treat, these healthy sweet snacks are perfect for you! Although refined sugar can be incorporated into a healthy diet (it’s all about balance after all), whole…
Almond Butter vs Peanut Butter Almond Butter vs. peanut butter, which is better? Peanut butter has been a North American pantry staple for decades, but in the past number of years, almond butter has entered the market as a healthier alternative to peanut butter, but is almond butter actually better for you? Let’s compare and…
What Are Macros? What are macros and how do you count them? In the world of dieting and sports nutrition, counting macros has become increasingly popular. But what exactly are macros? And how do you count them? Here is everything that you need to know about macros, the difference between macros and calories, the benefits…
14 Foods to Help Constipation A list of foods to help ease constipation. Struggle with constipation? You are certainly not alone. Although it is not the most glamorous of topics, it is far more common than you may think, as it is reported to affect 15% to 25% of the general population. (1) The frequency,…