Your genetic makeup may be a blueprint that’s set in ink, but you can influence how it’s used and change your destiny. While your DNA provides the blueprint, your diet plays a pivotal role in determining how those blueprints are read and executed. Enter epigenetics, the study of how environmental factors and lifestyle choices, such...Read More

When you’re struggling with concentration, foggy memory or sluggish thinking, it can significantly hinder your ability to work, learn and maintain overall well-being. While a cup of coffee (or two) is a common go-to solution, have you considered harnessing the brain-boosting nutrition power of food to improve focus? Let’s explore what science knows about eating food for focus...Read More

A Holistic Nutrition Approach to Naturally Lowering Cholesterol Is it possible to lower cholesterol naturally, quickly? Research studies have shown you can lower cholesterol by up to 37% with the use of exercise and healthy food choices, such as eating more plants, fiber, phytosterols, and fish oil. However, the impact of adopting a natural, healthy...Read More

There’s so much you can do – heart health is influenced by many simple lifestyle habits, that science shows can make a difference. With heart disease being amongst the biggest killers in Canada for most age groups, prevention is key – and it’s easier than you may think. According to the Canadian Heart and Stroke...Read More

Even the smallest decisions you make in a day impact your health – similarly, this small mineral, magnesium, influences almost everything in your body. From exercise to negative thoughts, your health and well-being are tied to your magnesium intake. With scientists warning of widespread deficiency in select nutrients it’s important to know if you are...Read More

Even eating just one more fruit a day could improve your bone health, says research. Could eating fruit actually help prevent bone fractures or even osteoporosis? Science says, yes. Whether you want to prevent the loss of your bone health or struggle with low bone density, eating fruit might help. Better yet, evidence suggests you add...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

Prepared by: Tamryn Burgess, R.H.N.| honestlyholistic.com If we asked you what we recommend as the number one tool to immediately start experiencing relief from anxiety and stress, not to mention improve your overall health and well-being, would you know the answer? Many people sit and mull this over, not realizing that the tool we are...Read More