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…
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…
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…
Ten Reasons To Eat Kale
When it comes to nutrient density, kale ties with its flat-leafed cousin, collard greens. They share high levels of the…
Today’s Yogurt: A Health Food?
Yogurt: A Comparison 1950 2013 milk fat % 6% to 10% 0 % to 3% bacterial present present cultures milk…
How to Improve Your Digestion of Beans
In my practice, I meet many individuals whose diets are devoid of beans and lentils because they fear the social…