Meal Planning 101 Learn how to become a meal planning pro with these meal planning tips! When it comes to healthy eating, failing to plan is planning to fail. Knowing what to eat is one thing, but the execution is the most important part of the battle. Luckily, a little forward planning can go a…
10 Healthy Food Swaps Realistic healthy food swaps that you can implement in your diet today! Eating well doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, starting with small, simple changes is one of the best ways to create long-lasting change. So, if you are feeling overwhelmed by all of the fat diets, fancy supplements and…
4 Ways to Beat a Hangover Not feeling your best the morning after? Here are some simple tips to help beat a hangover. A hangover is more than an awful feeling, it’s a combination of nausea, aches, and that general hit-by-a-truck feeling. Of course, the best way to beat a hangover is to avoid one…
4 Causes of Sugar Cravings Here are 4 common causes of sugar cravings and what you can do about it! Despite the hundreds of articles, blog posts, podcasts and books dedicated to encouraging people to cut back their sugar intake, it remains one of the most common nutrition concerns. The tips and trick to helping…
How to Cook with Winter Squash As the seasons begin to turn and we head into the cooler months our dietary needs begin to shift and change. No longer do we need as much of the fresh fruits and berries, but our bodies require more warming foods to help us adjust to the cooler climate.…
The Best Cooking Fats & Oils A list of the best cooking fats and oils, what to use, what to avoid and why. Walk into a grocery store today and there is an entire aisle dedicated to oils and cooking fats. From olive oil to canola oil, and from butter to coconut oil, there are…
In recent years, there has been an explosion of non-dairy products on the market as dairy intolerance has become increasingly prevalent. Today, dairy is considered one of the top 10 most allergenic foods making it a real problem some. The symptoms of dairy intolerance can vary widely from simple digestive issue to chronic bodily inflammation. It has been reported that 1 in 6 Canadians show signs of dairy intolerance characterized by symptoms such as cramps, bloating, abdominal pai […]
How to Cook with Kale Bursting with nutrients, kale is touted as being a “superfood” and said to be an essential part of any healthy diet, so here are some simple tips to help add more of this hearty leafy green to your diet, and how to cook with kale. Whether it’s kale…
There are few foods that divide the nutrition camp as much as soy. In recent years, soy has become popular in North American diets as it has been recognized as a plant food that, when compared with other plants, is relatively high in protein. Soy has become a staple among vegan, vegetarian and plant-based enthusiasts, consumed in the form of soy milk, tofu, faux cheeses or veggie burgers. However, like many foods in today’s world, soy has a “love it” or “hate it” following. Soy has rec […]
Whether you are hitting the gym, a kickboxing class, spin class or a simple jog around the block, what you eat before and after your workout can significantly impact your fitness goals. Although, as a casual exerciser you don’t necessarily need all sorts of fancy shakes and supplements to support your workout, a simple snack of real food is often all you need. By eating the right types of foods, at the right times, you’ll have more energy, be able to workout at a higher intensity and recovery fa […]
Life can get a little hectic and schedules can get a little busy, but that is certainly not a reason to miss mealtime. Skipping meals can throw the body out of balance affecting blood sugar balance, which can lead to increase food cravings later on in the day. It’s at that moment, when your blood sugar is low, that you enter the temporary rage of wanting to eat whatever you can get your hands.Hello, hangry!Remembering to pack snacks, and keeping them simple, can help keep you out of that danger […]
There is so much confusion around dietary fat. Butter has been demonized for years; we’ve been told it’s a source of bad saturated fat, a source of cholesterol and to be limited in our diets. We’ve been taught to limit butter and replace it with “heart healthy” alternatives like margarine and aerosol cooking sprays because they are lower in calories.I write a lot about food, and provide a lot of suggestions, but when you truly break it all down I only recommend one thing: to eat real f […]
When it comes to fitness, training, weight loss or even general health, one of the most important macronutrients to help support you reach your health and fitness goals is protein. However, it seems people still have a lot of objections to and questions about protein.”What is protein?”“What are good sources of protein?”“I don’t want to get buff, so I don’t need protein.””You need meat to get protein.”“Why should I take protein?””Is too much protein is ba […]
3 Simple Tips for Weight Loss There are hundreds of fat diets, pills and weight loss programs on the market continuing the promise quick and long lasting results. However, with this abundance of information, the messaging becomes not only very overwhelming but also rather consuming. The truth is it doesn’t need to be so complicated.…
Your Iced Coffee is a Milkshake Ahhh, summer! Sunshine, bike rides, beaches, BBQs, road trips, Ice Caps and Frappucinos… oh my! It seems as soon as the warm weather hits, the iced coffee menus are out in full force. I hear you, it’s refreshing, it’s delicious, and can give you a much needed boost of…