Carbs: Why Quality Trumps Quantity Carbohydrates have long been demonized as the cause of weight gain and obesity, forcing people to obsessively count carbs and count calories. However, research suggests that it is not the number of carbs that you eat but rather the source of the carbs that is more influential in your health…
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. List of Healthy Store-Bought Foods Here are…
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 the food itself is actually a lot simpler than that.…
Why You Should Limit 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…
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. So if you struggle with a sweet tooth, or just can’t seem to figure out where your sugar intake is coming from, here…
Healthy Cheese: A Complete Guide Cheese has been part of cultural diets around the world for centuries, so it can certainly be included in a healthy diet if done well. Fortunately, with a little know-how you will be able to distinguish the real deal from the imposters, so here is a simple guide to buying…
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 Oil Fat is one of the most misunderstood foods out there and vegetable oil specifically tops 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 nutrition…
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 3:00 pm 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…
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…
5 Lunch Box Ideas Looking for lunch box ideas? Here are 5 quick, easy, and healthy box lunch ideas that are high in protein, fiber, and well-balanced with healthy fats. Packing lunches doesn’t need to be complicated, especially when you can make bistro boxes! By keeping things simple, the right combination of protein, healthy…
3 Nutrition Lessons I Wish I Learned Earlier When I started on my nutrition journey I was excited to learn all of the fancy science stuff. I figured in order to know how to eat well you needed to know all of the minute details of food, what nutrients are important, and how the body…
5 Benefits of Fermented Foods In case you haven’t heard, fermented foods are all of the rage right now. Restaurant menus and grocery stores alike are selling and stocking sauerkraut and kimchi, and every food commercial on TV seems to mention probiotics. Although they have become ‘trendy’, fermented foods are deeply rooted in tradition and…
Why You Don’t Need 6 Meals a Day One of the most heavily discussed topics in the nutrition and fitness industry is how many times per day to eat. You’ve likely heard the concept that eating more often “boosts” your metabolism, but is there actually any truth to this? Turns out, the answer is no.…