Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Your Diet
Did you know food travels an average of 2,400 kilometers from farm to table?? According to Brian Halweil—author of the…
Nutritional Reasons to Eat Locally Grown Food
Choosing to eat locally-grown food is the first step towards maximizing our nutritional potential. Why? Local food is fresher. If…
Four Uncommon Nutritious Foods Found at a Farmers’ Market
You won’t find these 4 foods in your average grocery store! That’s one of many reasons I’ll be sharing about…
Is Skipping Meals Bad?
A client recently sent me her diet journal, and her guilt was obvious. On one particular day, she ate breakfast…
When Fiber is Actually Sugar
There’s something fishy going on when it comes to food labeling these days, and it has to do with fiber.…
Don’t Blame the Cat for Your Allergies
When I was younger I dated a vegetarian who was allergic to cats. M. and I spent our dates away…
How to Avoid Food Poisoning
In the summer, we take our chances with eating outdoors because it’s fun! However, the heat of summer supports the…
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 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…
Does Your Urine Turn Bright Yellow after Taking Vitamins?
Have you ever noticed that a couple of hours after taking your B complex or multi-vitamin your urine turns bright…