Inflammation is equal parts an ultra relevant physiological phenomenon and an over-used buzz word scattered throughout popular nutrition discourse. Given inflammation’s role in health and disease, many people seek out various foods, beverages and supplements that are deemed to have anti-inflammatory potential. But what does that really mean, and can
We are now a few months removed from the launch of my latest book The Essential Diet For Fatty Liver Disease. Those who have been following along the promotion cycle of the book will know that I released a great deal of supplementary blog content that supports and expands upon
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The concept of the ideal pre-game meal comes up often with my athletic clients because there is, rightfully so, a sense of enhanced relevance that accompanies what one consumes right before a match or intense training session. It is obviously scientifically relevant as well, with meaningful implications for performances. So
During the course of conducting some soccer-specific research for a project I’ve got in the works, I happened to encounter a very intriguing study from 2017 which followed the dietary patterns of a handful of professional soccer players from the English Premier League. This particular study, published in International Journal
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is a key component of good health because blood pressure is tightly linked with cardiovascular health and elevated blood pressure is one of the most commonly reported conditions for which Canadians are prescribed medication for. A healthy blood pressure is often achieved and maintained through
Just over two years ago today I published a very successful book on acid reflux management, the details of which are briefly outlined below. A big part of the books success had to do with the fact that acid reflux, formally GERD, is a condition that is both quite common
Today’s article is written by my talented writing intern Leeauna Duchesne who previously wrote one of the most fascinating pieces of content on my website looking at how fibre and fermented foods alter the gut microbiome. After reading this piece on physical fitness and your gut bacteria, you’ll probably be
Intermittent Fasting, according to a comprehensive survey of my fellow dietitians, is expected to be the most popular nutrition trend of this year. It is an approach to one’s daily eating structure that could be a great fit for some, and a highly unadvisable fit for others – depending entirely
June is Juice Celebration Month and I’m back once again, in collaboration with the Canadian Beverage Association, to discuss some of the benefits of 100% fruit juice. In my first article, entitled The Three Biggest Myths About 100% Fruit Juice, I looked towards population data to correct a number of
