Are You Zinc-Deficient?
Zinc is a metallic element essential to human health. Insufficiency shows up in a myriad of ways. How many of…
What I Found in the Table Salt
Being the nutritionist I am, I read all food labels. Once in a while there is one that really stumps…
Why Do I Crave Salt?
Andrea Answers: Why Do I Crave Salty Foods? The simple reason is that sodium is an essential mineral in the…
Fueling Up for the Olympics: Nutritionist Recommended Snacks
Don’t you just love watching the Olympics? I do. Whether you are a hard-core athlete or simply a couch-potato watching…
Why I’m Mad About Marketplace: “The Detox Challenge”
On Friday, January 17th 2014, CBC’s Marketplace aired an episode called “The Detox Challenge”. Before you rush off to check…
Why Acid-Alkaline is Misunderstood
You may have heard the catch phrase: “get alkaline”. It refers to the health benefits of managing your blood’s slightly…
Immune Protection with Vitamin D
Is your immune system healthy? If you are prone to colds or the flu during colder months then your immune…
Bounce Your Way to Better Health
Do you own a rebounder? A rebounder is a trampoline for one. It’s a fun way to exercise, or take…
Probiotics May Prevent Breast Cancer
Do you eat probiotics? If you have taken antibiotics and would like to cut your risk of breast cancer, research…
Are Heavy Metals Weighing you Down?
Heavy metals—such as mercury, arsenic, cadmium and lead—are making the population fat from the hormonal imbalances they cause. Don’t believe…