“Essential Fatty Acid” vs. “Essential Oil”: What’s the Difference?
An essential fatty acid (EFA) is an oil required for human health. This means the body needs it but cannot…
5 Things to Do if You’re Always Tired
Are you falling asleep at your desk? Can’t get through the afternoon without the boost caffeine and carbohydrates can temporarily…
Cook These Vegetables to Get More Out of Them
There’s been a lot of hype about raw food in the past couple of years. But raw is NOT always…
Why You Should Stop Cooking with Olive Oil
Heat is one of the most destructive elements to unsaturated fats. So why are people cooking with them?? I blame…
The Yeast Beast and its Toxins: Are They Affecting Your Health?
All living things produce wastes, be it solids, liquids or gases as a by-product of life processes. Did you know…
Milk vs “Mylk”: Which is Right for You?
In my nutritional counseling practice I see a lot of individuals who say they are lactose-intolerant, or don’t tolerate cow’s…
5 Probiotic Myths and Truths
Do you take a probiotic supplement? Studies link probiotic consumption to bowel regularity, reduced risk of secondary infection, better resistance…
5 Healthy Ways to Satisfy Your Craving for Sour Foods
Sweet, salty, spicy, bitter, and sour. The latter doesn’t typically rank near the top of favourite flavours except in a…
What is a Fruitarian, and Should You Become One?
We all know what a vegetarian is, but what’s a fruitarian? You may have guessed that a fruitarian is a…
Are You Zinc-Deficient?
Zinc is a metallic element essential to human health. Insufficiency shows up in a myriad of ways. How many of…