Nutrition

Myth 1 Fasting makes you lose weight FactIn the short term, you will experience weight loss by fasting; however, depriving yourself of nutritious food actually impedes on weight loss as it not only removes fat, but also lean muscle and tissue. When you lose muscle mass, you decrease your basal metabolic rate, which is the…

(NC)—Canadians practice bad habits on a daily basis. Often, these habits have been so ingrained into our routines that we rarely think twice about what we’re actually doing and how it affects our health. Dr. Janet Tamo, a consulting dentist for Crest and Oral-B, along with registered dietician, Christine Asik, teamed up recently to discuss…

Juicing is a great way to get all your vitamins and minerals in one shot. Even though juicing can be beneficial it may also increase your blood sugar levels due to loss of fibre from the fruits and vegetables. Those with blood sugar issues or diabetes should avoid juicing sweet fruits and vegetables as it…

Ingredients: 1 frozen banana – in chunks (peel ripe bananas, cut into bite size pieces, and freeze until needed) 1 cup frozen blueberries 1-2 fresh kiwis or ¾ cup pineapple or strawberries or chopped pears ½ cup soy, rice, almond, coconut, or organic milk ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice or try RW Knudsen’s black…

I like to think that there are always alternatives, particularly when it comes to food, mainly because we have to consume it in order to survive. So why not make the most of it? Nutritious and delicious, this “milk” shake is packed with goodness and without the added sugars, fillers, hormones and inflammatory properties we…

Did you know that quinoa is related to species such as beetroot, spinach and tumbleweeds? It is gluten free and a complete protein. It is also a good source of magnesium and iron. Magnesium contributes to energy production, proper functioning of muscles, and arteries. Iron is required for protein and enzyme production, especially hemoglobin. Buckwheat…