Tips About Food Super Food: SPINACH By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Deep green leafy vegetables such as spinach are good sources of beta carotene, fibre, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin K. They also contain folic acid, which is a B-vitamin which reduces the risk of heart disease and neural tube defects (spinal…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Have you ever wondered what nutrients are in your garden, local farmers market, and produce section? Read on for more information about some of the benefits in veggies and fruit grown locally. Proper nutrition can help… Enhance your energy & stamina Manage a healthy weight Improve your…
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READ MOREMS can cause loss of myelin in the brain or spinal cord, a short-circuiting process that may prevent or interfere with the signals from the bowel to the brain indi- cating the need for a bowel movement, and/ or the responding signals from the brain to the bowel that maintain normal functioning. Click here to…
READ MOREThe growing awareness of the relationship between diet and health has led to an increasing demand for food products that support health above and beyond providing basic nutrition. Probiotics and prebiotics are components present in foods, or that can be incorporated into foods, which yield health benefits related to their interactions with the gastrointestinal tract (GI). There are 400-500…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. While too many of us often think of “carbs” as the enemy, it’s time to make peace with carbs… especially those with fibre! Our friend “Fibre” comes in many forms, including whole grains, brown rice, nuts, berries, fruits, vegetables, and legumes (beans, lentils and split peas). While…
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