What to Eat to Beat the Heat, including 5 Healthy BBQ Alternatives Worth Trying Splashing some cool, beautifully coloured, fresh produce onto your plate is a great way to serve up the best healthy foods to eat this summer. But, don’t forget the spice: there are some cool facts behind why so many warm climate...Read More

Guide to Healthy Grilling Smoking hot, tasty rubs, and food that’s charred to perfection are common expressions around a barbeque, we’re adding healthy grilling to the conversation. Commonly associated with sizzling hunks of meat, it’s time to flip notions about what you can grill. Some of the most delicious things to come off the barbeque...Read More

You can better manage your anxiety with a Holistic Lifestyle and good nutrition, says research. Anxiety is the most common mental health challenge Canadians face, and global rates are on the rise. Luckily, there are easy ways to manage anxiety naturally with a holistic lifestyle. From nutrition to daily activities, science has uncovered simple things...Read More

Eat these foods more often to enjoy a better mood, say scientists. Your nutrition impacts your mental health more than previously understood. Scientific evidence shows how to eat to improve your mood, and potentially beat anxiety and depression. Yet, certain foods harm mental health. 9 Best Foods to Help Your Mental Health Dark Chocolate Mushrooms...Read More

If you’ve ever wondered if medium-chain triglycerides actually melt away pounds – read this! Fat chance or science-backed facts? Medium-chain triglycerides are claimed to lower weight and shrink belly fat, reduce inflammation, and enhance athletic performance. But, does it work? Let’s crack open this topic, and review what science knows to help you find whether...Read More

Digestive Enzymes: Gut Health & Inflammation Digestive enzymes are gaining popularity with claims of improving gut irritations and reducing inflammation. But, do you need them? What are Digestive Enzymes? Digestive enzymes are proteins your body creates to help break down food for absorption. Saliva in your mouth breaks down starches (carbohydrates) in your food using...Read More

Surprising Ways You Can Impact Nutrition Education in Canada Celebrating Nutrition Month is more than talking about good-for-you food; it’s the spark that ignites us to remember the impact nutrition education plays on the health of everyone around us, including those we love. Nutrition education can save lives: experts agree that dietary intervention has proven...Read More

8 Best Ways to Improve Your Healthspan, According to Research Healthspan is a concept that you could actually optimize how many years you enjoy feeling healthy. It’s a growing trend. That comes as no surprise as new estimates suggest humans will live longer today, than ever before in history. What steps can you take in...Read More

More than you realize, your health is impacted by prebiotics. Considered the ultimate party snack for the helpful microbial guests in your intestinal tract, prebiotics do more than keep the good times rolling in your gut. In fact, your health may be suffering from not getting enough prebiotics. Here’s what you want to know. What...Read More

Is sugar-free healthier for you? Come uncover the sweet secrets of non-nutritive sweeteners.   You want to reduce your intake of refined sugar because you know it’s harmful for you. But, before you reach for a sugar-free or diet product, you need to read this. Don’t worry! There is a bit of sweet news for...Read More