Food & Culinary Shifts in Eating Out After researching the latest eating out trends in health and wellness, while there are significant challenges that the restaurant industry still faces in being able to support health conscious consumers, there were also some pleasant surprises. Here are some of the latest nutrition, food and culinary changes in…
READ MOREKitchen clean-up for those with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivities May is Celiac Awareness Month and for the estimated 1 in 133 Canadians affected by celiac disease as well as the family and friends who support them, understanding how to set up your kitchen for success is critical.
READ MOREEach calendar year marks the start of some new food and nutrition trends in the health and wellness industry. The words simple, fresh and local might best describe how health conscious consumers are thinking about what they select in the grocery store, prepare at home, or look for on restaurant menus.
READ MOREListen to my podcast to find out how important fibre is for your health: Fibre – How to Get Enough of a Good Thing Our friend “Fibre” comes in many forms, including whole grains, brown rice, nuts, berries, fruits, vegetables, and legumes (beans, lentils and split peas). While we all know that fibre keeps us…
READ MOREDiarrhea is a common issue but the good news is, there are some key nutrition strategies that can help you manage symptoms easier. Read my interview from the Huffington Post that discusses which foods to eat for diarrhea and what to avoid: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/07/25/foods-for-diarrhea_n_5607089.html
READ MOREWhat is diabetes? Type 1 diabetes, which occurs most often in children and adolescents, occurs when the body is unable to make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that ensures your body can deal with blood sugar properly. By far the most common type of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes, in which the body does not…
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