Is sugar the cause of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and dementia? Does switching to artificial sweeteners, like Splenda or Aspartame give you sweet taste without the negative health effects? Does using them help in reducing body weight, or can these sweeteners pose health risks, like increased risk of various cancers? Are… [Read More]
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Are restrictive diets making you feel helpless and hungry? Weight Loss 101 by Molly McLaughlin, RD
New Year after New Year, our social media platforms get bombarded with infinite amounts of restrictive diets and detox programs. Let’s be honest- we are all intrigued by these opportunities. I mean, what’s better than a 30 day, quick fix/reset celery juice cleanse, that not only guarantees improved digestion and increased energy levels but will… [Read More]
The Best Breads Since Sliced Bread By: Nesrine Cheikh, RD
Bread. Yes, BREAD! One of the most controversial foods on the planet. Whether it is knocked for its “weight gaining” properties, gluten content, genetically modified wheat, or so on, bread seems to get a lot of negative attention. Bread has been around for over 30,000 years! It is a staple food in many cultures, with… [Read More]
Shopping Guide For Healthy Holiday Drinks, Dips And Desserts
Are you too busy or just not interested in making all of your holiday foods from scratch? Most of us end up buying a few pre-made items instead of making our own at home so we created a shopping guide for healthier drink, dip, and dessert options to cover the basics. We know that December… [Read More]
“Stuffing”- Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
Well, it’s that time of year again! The weather starts to get a bit chillier, and holiday spirit is in the air. The holidays are a time for fun, family and delicious FOOD! However, the meals you make don’t need to be traditional, difficult or unhealthy to be delicious. Whether it’s a holiday potluck party,… [Read More]
Is The Keto Diet A Real Thing For Weight Loss? Read On To Find Out!
The keto diet has been around for a while now and we have seen enough cases and reviewed the science to give you unbiased education about this trendy diet that promises weight loss for those motivated to try new approaches. Excess weight is a real health issue with 62% of Canadian adults being overweight or… [Read More]