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…
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…
Why I Can’t Recommend an All-Natural Multivitamin Product
A client asks: “…is there such a thing as all-natural multi-vitamins? If so, would you recommend any?” There really is…
Is Your Granola Bar a Glorified Candy Bar?
If there is a ‘healthy’ granola bar that is commercially available, then I haven’t seen it. Sure, there is a…
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…
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…
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…