Listen to my podcast where you will learn how to avoid common breakfast mistakes: Listen to Episode 43 here: Top 5 Common Breakfast Mistakes Health advocates often say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is also the meal that often gets the least attention. Here are the top 5 common breakfast…
READ MOREEverything you ever wanted to know about protein rich foods. Why do you need protein? Protein is an essential nutrient (aka you must consume it regularly from foods for health). Our body needs protein from foods for structure and repair of all the cells of the body such as muscle and connective tissue. Proteins also…
READ MOREListen to my monthly radio program with Angela Kokott, host of Calgary Today for our segment, “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. Listen to episode 65 part one “Five Food Swaps for Better Nutrition” here: Listen to episode 65 part two “Five Food Swaps for Better Nutrition” here: Some…
READ MOREListen to my monthly radio program with Angela Kokott, host of Calgary Today for our segment, “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. Listen to episode 64 part one “Six Ways to Get More Veggies In Your Diet” here: Listen to episode 64 part two “Six Ways to Get…
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…
READ MORENutrition for Good Oral Health Nutrition Role for Dental Caries Dental caries (commonly known as tooth decay or cavities), form when bacteria in the mouth ferment carbohydrates which creates acid which erodes tooth enamel. Other factors that play a role in dental caries include low fluoride, low saliva levels and poor oral hygiene such as…
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