Journey To Healthy Eating 2017: August Edition
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Sports Drinks: Are They Necessary?
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Do those of us who are not elite athletes or those of us who are not training for hours on end really need to consume sports drinks to stay hydrated?
Read MoreDo I Really Need 8 Cups of Water Per Day?
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Do you really need to drink 8 cups of water each day to stay adequately hydrated? Is this advice fact or fiction?
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017 - July Edition
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As the summer heat is upon us, I thought I’d focus on the often forgotten nutrient - water. This month is going to be all about hydration!
Read MoreCan You Get Enough Calcium Without Dairy?
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Most people are fairly aware that dairy is a great source of calcium but what about those that don't consume dairy? Can they, too, get sufficient dietary calcium?
Read MoreJourney to Healthy Eating 2017 - June Edition
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Considering that osteoporosis affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 8 men over the age of 50, focusing on building and maintaining strong bones is very important. Do you know what can be done to promote bone health? Did you know that our bones need more than just calcium?
Read MoreMeal Planning: 7 Ways to Get Inspired
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Meal planning helps out so much but there are times when we all get behind and lose motivation when it comes to planning meal. How can we re-inspire ourselves to get meal planning again? Here are 7 ways which can help.
Read MoreProbiotics vs. Prebiotics - What's the Difference?
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Have you heard about probiotics? What about prebiotics? Do you know the difference?
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017 - May Edition
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Feed your gut? Aren’t we feeding our gut by just eating? Well, yes and no.
All that we eat does pass through our digestive system but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about choosing foods that promote the growth of healthy bacteria in our large intestine, or colon.
Read MoreSoluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: What's the Difference?
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Fibers are long chains of carbohydrates that withstand our body’s digestive process. What’s more, is that there are two distinct types of fiber, soluble and insoluble which differ in their physical structure and impact on health. Do you know the difference between them?
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating - April Edition
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Considering fiber's potential benefit on cardiometabolic and bowel health, it should be a priority and a worthy nutrition goal to work on this month.
Read MoreSalt: Is it a little or a lot?
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How can yo tell if a food has a little or a lot of sodium? Find out here.
Read MoreFact or Fiction: Himalayan Salt Edition
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While mainstream nutrition advice is to cut down on dietary sodium, or salt, in our diet, many alt-health practitioner are promoting the use of “healthier salts” like Pink Himalayan salt. So what gives? Are there any truths to these claims? Or is this just another cleverly marketed snake oil aimed at siphoning off your hard earned money?
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017 - March Edition
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March's objective in the Journey to Healthy Eating Challenge is to cut down on salt. Are you up for the challenge?
Read More5 Easy Plant-Based Proteins for the Newbie Vegetarian
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For a newbie to the vegetarian meal planning scene, it can be hard to know where to start. Listed here are my top 5 plant-based proteins that are perfect for the entry-level vegetarian.
Read MorePlant-Based Proteins - Just the Basics
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Ever wondered what the difference is between plant and animal proteins? Are they the same nutritionally? Well, you are in the right place.
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017 - February Edition
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February’s objective in the Journey to Healthy Eating Challenge is to take up vegetarian eating once a week, specifically on Mondays. Are you up for the challenge?
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017 - January Edition
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Follow along with the Journey to Healthy Eating Challenge. Change your mindset when it comes to healthy eating, one bite at a time. Commit to making small, healthy eating changes all year long. More specifically, focus on one healthy food goal each month.
Read MoreMultivitamins: 5 Groups of People Who Might Need Them
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Truth be told most healthy people don’t need to be taking a daily multivitamin. If you are eating a balanced and varied diet you are likely getting what you need nutritionally. That being said, there are a few groups of people that should consider taking a multivitamin.
Read MoreA New Mom's Guide to Feeding Herself
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After spending the last 9 months thinking about what to eat (or let’s face it...what not to eat), many new breastfeeding mamas aren’t aware of their nutritional needs once baby is born. I mean, we all know that we need to eat after the baby is born but what we eat is just as important after the baby arrives as it was before.
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