The Dad bod is a new phenomenon taking over social media. The dad bod is all about promoting a less than firm tummy caused by overconsumption of alcohol and beer. While I have already illustrated the potential health implications of the “dad bod” on the news (click to the media page to see the full […]
It seems that the low carbohydrate diet fad never really went out of style. There are always new tips and tricks for those looking to cut down on the carbs, or eat a more Paleo diet. Cauliflower pizza crust anyone?? Healthy carbohydrates play an important role in the body. The brain is only able to […]
The OMNIHeart Diet, a newer version of the “Mediterranean diet” advocates for the consumption of legumes 5 days out of the week. Legumes include, dry peas, dry beans, lentils and chickpeas and PEANUTS! Though many people associate green beans, green peas, and soybeans with legumes, they are in fact not related. The major difference between legumes […]
We’ve mentioned before that Beef can be an important source of iron but many Canadians find it too expensive to buy on a regular basis and this has only become more of an issue in recent years. There are many reasons why meat (eg. Beef) is more expensive than other products. Cows are big. They […]
So- tuna was on sale this week. Now when something with a long shelf life goes on sale that means you buy! I’m not talking just a few cans….I mean you buy out the store. (don’t be fooled there are plenty of cans hiding behind these two stacks!) Then there is the question of how […]
Iron is one of the most common deficiencies when it comes to vitamins and minerals, often as a result of blood loss or poor absorption.Low iron can lead to fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness so it’s important to ensure your diet contains enough! When it comes to iron in food there are two different […]
Many people can relate to what I like to call the “3 o’clock rumble phenomenon”. You’re sitting at your desk, or wandering the grocery aisles and all of the sudden your tummy starts to rumble and you grab the first thing in sight- be it a fruit or a chocolate bar or cookie (or the […]
There seems to be a hierarchy in the nutrition realm of bread products. Whole wheat products trump white, while Whole grain products are the king of them all. But there is quite a large difference between whole wheat and Whole grain- though they are often confused for the same thing. There are three parts of […]
As adults, we are often telling children to make sure they get enough Calcium to help them build strong bones. While it’s true that peak bone growth happens during the child and adolescent years (making Calcium an important part of childhood nutrition) the story doesn’t end here. Calcium is best known for its role in […]
Now that Summer is over, many of us plan to spend as much time as possible sitting on the couch under a warm blanket. During the summer months, many of us are active in many ways that we don’t consider “exercise”. A summer walk with the family doesn’t seem like hard work, and swimming in […]
