Why weight changes are common in cooler months Are you like many people who notice the scale go up in the fall and winter months? It is absolutely normal to see our weight fluctuate up and down with the seasons and in response to changes in our schedule, environment, mental health and life situation. In…
READ MOREListen to my QR77 Radio Program here: Every Monday at 4:15pm on QR77 Radio join me and Angela Kokott host of Calgary Today with our segment “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. If you missed my segments I will be archiving these audio discussions on my blog here. Episode…
READ MORESorting through the headlines. Should I eat more chocolate and less eggs? With the many studies out there it’s hard to know what to eat. I recently spoke with Doug Dirks with CBC’s The Homestretch about cocoa, egg yolks, and other foods being studied by researchers. Click here to listen to the interview.
READ MORELowering your blood pressure (it’s not just about watching sodium) Listen to my QR77 Radio Program here: Every monday at 4:15pm on QR77 Radio join me and Angela Kokott host of Calgary Today with our segment “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. If you missed my segments I will…
READ MOREHow To Beat High Cholesterol With Your Diet February 2017: the written content below has been updated to reflect new research relevant to this article. When Dave received the results from his annual medical checkup, he was surprised to learn that his blood cholesterol levels were high. His doctor wanted him to lose a few…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. 1. How much salt (sodium) do we consume vs. what is recommended? The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s research indicates that the average Canadian consumes at least three teaspoons of salt every day. The adequate intake for adults is 1500mg and we should have a maximum of one…
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