Today is World Vitamin D Day and I’m thrilled you’ve decided to join me in celebration. Once thought of simply in terms of enhancing calcium absorption, today vitamin D is held in high regard as a potentially pivotal nutrient in the prevention and management of a variety of conditions. I’m
Having written a book and numerous blogs on the subject, my personal and professional fascination with intermittent fasting is a secret to no one. With that being said, I don’t embrace it in a dogmatic fashion nor do I believe, or have reason to believe, it will ever be the
It was only a few weeks ago that I first explored the world of hemp, looking closely at CBD as a potential anti-anxiety and sleep support supplement. In today’s article, we revisit hemp from a slightly different angle. Enter the hemp seed. This increasingly popular product originates from the same
I’m so thrilled to once again be partnering with the California Strawberry Commission on a fun new educational campaign. My long-time followers will know that I’ve written a number of strawberry-themed articles in the past, and I never turn down an opportunity to shine the spotlight on one of my
What better way to demonstrate the ultimate power of dietary change then to point out the role nutrition plays in helping the vast majority of health concerns that often require medication to manage? Many of my clients in a certain age demographic are largely motivated to change the way they
Today’s post is much more than just an acknowledgement of Mental Health Awareness Month, which in and of itself is massively important. It’s an acknowledgement of the massive spike in anxiety and depression in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an acknowledgement of some of my own personal and professional
I’ve been very fortunate to be an ongoing contributor to the California Prune Board’s educational initiatives over the last several years. There are many wonderful choices that exist in our food system, and it’s always fun to take a closer look at the unique benefits that certain selections bring to
Several years after enjoying a significant surge in popularity, the ketogenic diet remains a salient if not divisive topic in the world of nutrition. Having written articles on the topic on three previous occasions over the last several years, I’ve since come to the realization that it was probably time
There are a number of different reasons why a guy might want to speak with a dietitian. Issues with sexual health could even be one of them. And why not? A man’s risk for erectile dysfunction is significantly increased by largely manageable physiological abnormalities such as high blood pressure, high
Today’s post is intended to be an objective look at the best available data in the field of Colorectal Cancer research, while also acknowledging that enhanced screening, diagnosis and treatment has meant that cases and deaths due to colorectal cancer have been steadily declining here in Canada. Even so, the
