If you were stuck on an island for the rest of your life with only five foods…. What would they be? Don’t anwser this question lightly! Take a second to really think about it. Consider your nutrient balance, your current eating habits (do you snack or only eat meals?) and
Today’s article is a bit of divergence from my usual content, in that it is meant to be a largely reflective, inspirational and hopefully motivational article. The take home message is clear: It is never too late to start eating better. How we eat as adults is at least partially a
Most Canadian’s do not eat enough vegetables. The only problem is that they are the most important foods in our diet. Want to know the tips and tricks of getting more veggies in from top nutrition experts? Check out at this article from Ignite Nutrition, with contributions from yours truly. http://ignitenutrition.ca/vegetables-take-too-much-time/
Having high LDL or “bad” cholesterol is one of the primary risk factors for heart disease, the second leading cause of death in Canada. In other words, if you have high LDL cholesterol, you are more likely to suffer from heart disease. Both the likelihood of having high LDL cholesterol
I am asked this question time and time again, is it okay for me to eat at night? It often looks like this: ” Will eating after 7 pm make me fat?” My most frequent answer? That depends on you and what you ate throughout the day. It is not inherently bad
Are you hosting a Canada Day or Independence Day get together this weekend? Check out my latest article featured on EiEiHome.com to avoid 5 common mistakes that may leave you feeling sick to your stomach!
1) Eat smaller meals and snacks rather than larger meals: In those susceptible to nausea, consuming very large infrequent meals may aggravate the issue. If you know yourself to be susceptible to nausea and/or vomiting, I highly recommend reducing your meal sizes and incorporating snacks rather than delaying eating for long
It is very rare that I encounter someone who eats perfectly healthily every day of the week. Most people, myself included, have periodic indulgences for less healthy foods. These indulgences are stronger in some of us than others, and that’s okay too. When these indulgences end up leading to less
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects about 5 million Canadians, with an even greater number more suffering from other transient or undiagnosed digestive issues such as gas, bloating, indigestion and constipation. Many of these issues are directly related dietary habits, and potentially a result of eating too much of certain foods that are
A migraine can be a highly unpleasant and even agonizing experience to deal with for those who suffer from them on a regular basis. They are responsible for a great deal of time away from school and work, loss of quality of life and medication expenses in those who suffer from them. I
