Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, NAFLD, is the most common liver ailment globally and affects nearly a third of the world’s population. I’ve spent an incredible amount of time over the last 18 months staying current on the role that nutrition has to play in either prevention or managing the condition.
Inulin is a naturally occurring plant fibre with prebiotic properties, which is a fancy way to say it helps to support the growth of our healthy gut bacteria. Owing to this unique property, inulin is often sold in supplemental form. In fact, there are many human experimental studies demonstarting that
Creatine is one of the most popular and widely used supplements in the world of athletic performance, but that doesn’t mean it automatically improves performance in all sporting activities. Soccer is a unique and physiologically demanding sport, often requiring the ability to perform well in repeated short bursts as well
Inflammation is a contributor, if not a driver, of many of the most prominent health conditions. As a result, eating a more anti-inflammatory diet can help with: Arthritis Anxiety/Depression Fatty Liver Disease PCOS Among many others. This explains why there is a great deal of interest around the foods that
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD] has been increasing in the last few decades. Most recent estimates, as per the Lancet journal, suggest that 1 in 3 adults globally are currently living with NAFLD. I’ve helped a great number of people optimize their diet and lifestyle to fight
High blood pressure affects about 1 in 4 Canadians, with an even higher prevalence in the United States. From the dietary perspective there are two overarching areas to consider when trying to reduce your blood pressure. Increase Your Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium & Fibre intake Reduce Your Sodium Intake If you
The totality of your dietary pattern impacts not only your health, but the health of the environment as well. Today’s post is not a value-based crusade, but rather an objective look at how one can shift their intake to positively influence emissions and natural resource use. It is Earth Week
According to data out of the American Journal Of Medicine, close to 1 in 5 American men above the age of 20 have erectile dysfunction [ED]. The risk of erectile dysfunction increases with age, but it also modified by the state of one’s overall physical and mental health. Common Issues
In Canada there are a set of essential nutrients which tend to be under consumed by the general public. This is a fancy way of saying that a meaningful percentage of people are likely falling short on specific vitamins and minerals. Population data on nutrient intake interests me greatly as
Hello everyone! I’m excited to be introducing you Nutes, a Canadian-made food company that specializes in frozen smoothie blends with a super food twist. In today’s post I’m going to briefly discuss the role I see smoothies play in the lives of my clients from my perspective as a dietitian
