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Summer: A Bounty of Freshness
Summertime is the perfect season to indulge in nature’s colourful bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Not only do these wholesome delights satisfy our taste buds, but they also provide…
Navigating Summer Eating Habits
Summer holidays are a cherished time to relax, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors. However, the extended daylight hours and numerous social gatherings can often lead to overeating. Unlike brief holiday…
Metabolic Mayhem
Metabolic Diseases, which include Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, are significant public health concerns in North America. These conditions are characterized by disruptions in the normal metabolic processes,…
The Importance of Protein and How Much You Need
Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining and repairing tissues, supporting immune function, and promoting overall health. It is important in the diet for several…
Managing Testosterone Decline
As men age, it is natural for their testosterone levels to decline. Testosterone is a hormone that plays a crucial role in male development, sexual function, muscle mass, and overall…
Mental Health vs Brain Health
When it comes to the well-being of our minds, two terms that often come up are “mental health” and “brain health.” While they may sound similar, they actually refer to…
The Predicament of Burnout and Poor Mental Health in Nurses
As we celebrate Nurses Week (May 6-12) we are not only grateful for the amazing work nurses provide to us, but aware of the mental and physical sacrifices they make…
Staying Healthy On Earth Day
Earth Day is a fantastic opportunity to show our love and appreciation for the planet we call home. It’s a chance to reflect on how we can make a positive…
Power up with Magnesium: Delicious Foods to Boost Your Intake
Magnesium is a vital mineral that plays a major role in many bodily functions, including muscle and nerve health, blood sugar control and blood pressure regulation. Unfortunately, many people don’t…
Bioavailability of Nutrients
We hear the term ‘Bioavailability’ in terms of nutrition a lot, but what is it and why does it matter? Bioavailability refers to the extent to which nutrients from food…
Nutraceuticals for Your Vitamin Needs: What You Need to Know
Almost 30% of the population has insufficient levels of at least one vitamin. Busy schedules and food on-the-go play a direct role in supporting daily energy, mental health optimal long-term…
Top 3 Daily Nutrition Strategies That Work
Instead of focusing on big changes in your nutrition, use these three simple strategies every day for big results! Being consistent with these simple choices will require less effort than…
Prebiotics & Probiotics: What you need to know for your health
Your gut is home to over 10,000,000,000,000,000 bacteria. That is approximately 10 times more bacteria than regular cells in your body. It is no wonder that the health of these…
Heal the gut, heal the brain?
Researchers have found an association between the microbiome and mental illnesses including depression and anxiety. This article will explore how optimizing gut health can affect the brain. The communication between…
What you need to know about zinc for your optimal health
In the 1960s, early cases of growth deficiency were reported in young men. These men consumed vegetable proteins and no animal products. When scientists provided zinc nutrition therapy, this restored…
4 Signs You Might Be Zinc Deficient
Though not as common as some other vitamin and mineral deficiencies, zinc deficiency can occur with restrictive dieting, a lack of meat intake, or excess intake of phytates found in…
6 Silent Killers of Testosterone
Our daily lives expose us to many things that can decrease our testosterone levels… Here are the top 6 silent killers of testosterone that you need to be aware of…
Iron: A healthy balance for successful aging
Iron is an essential mineral for optimal health and vigour, but as we age, it can cause more harm than good for some individuals. Controlling our body’s iron stores so…