Truth is, school-aged kids get sick. Luckily, we’ve got simple ways you can help your kids have a healthier school year. Let’s be honest – the worst part about back to school is the return of snotty noses, stomach flu, and other gross illnesses. (Along with coming up with healthy lunch box ideas). Is there...Read More

Green thumbs are not required to gain benefits from these easy-to-grow herbs – they are must-haves in your garden. Whether your garden is large, pots on your patio, or just a few pots inside your home these herbs with healing properies are great to grow for your body, mind, and soul.   Which Garden Herbs...Read More

It’s easier than you may think to get your family to eat more whole foods – plus, it is great for your family’s health and wellbeing! With these whole food tips and parenting hacks to help you get your kids on board, you and your family will be eating more whole foods in no time....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

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

Improve your health (and your cooking) by adding some of the world’s most nutritious and flavourful spices and herbs to your kitchen. Whole foods are healthy choices, but honestly, they can get boring. Transform them with the help of earthy, warm, and even sweet herbs and spices. Come discover which spices and herbs offer health...Read More

Prepared by: Karla Rice, RN, BScN, C.H.N.C.   “Mom and babe are doing great, and we will update you all with a name!” We hear this blanket announcement often when a new baby is born. But after this announcement is made, it is often the last we hear about how mama is doing. The focus...Read More

Prepared by Shannon MacLean, R.H.N., C.H.N.C., BA-IR  Be Specific Using child-centric nutrition phrases has been studied to increase kids’ openness to trying new foods. Phrases such as: “vegetables keep you from getting sick”, “protein helps you learn”, “fish makes us smarter”, “eggs will make you grow stronger”, and (especially effective for aspiring superheroes), “this grass-fed...Read More