Why I Shop at Farmers’ Markets
Have you ever treated yourself to a visit to a Farmers’ market? If you’ve never been to one, a true…
How to Get the Most from Omega-3 Oils
While omega-3 oils (a.k.a. alpha linolenic acid) have been touted to have many health benefits, they may be doing you…
The White Carb You SHOULD eat
White rice, white sugar and white flour products…you’ve heard white carbs are ‘bad’ because: They lack fibre. Their naturally-occurring vitamins…
Why Pre-biotics Without Pro-biotics are Bad for Your Health
The other day I saw a large sign outside a ‘frozen yogurt’ establishment advertising that their product was a “great…
Are Big Berries “Scary Berries”?
In Eastern Ontario, berry season is just a couple of weeks away! But what does it mean when you find…
Increase Your Vitality With Sprouted Foods
Bean sprouts. Alfalfa sprouts. When is the last time you ate some? Sprouts are a great way to incorporate more…
Are You a Health-Show Junkie?
There have been a lot of health and fitness exhibitor shows in Ottawa lately—but I haven’t been very good with…
3 Reasons Why Your Workout Is Leaving You Drained
In my practice I meet a lot of individuals who are exercising strenuously in effort to lose fat or grow…