Thematic styles of eating capture different people for different reasons. Veganism, for example, speaks largely to those who are compelled by animal welfare, ethics and environmental concerns. The increasingly popular carnivore diet, as you might imagine, speaks to a very different crowd. In today’s post, a Halloween special, I’m offering
As a regular caffeine consumer and overall nutrition nerd there are few topics that intrigue both myself and my clients more than how to optimize caffeine’s joys and benefits while minimizing concerns around sleep disturbance. Given that March is Caffeine Awareness Month, there is simply no better time to review
It’s been an absolute pleasure writing for you guys in 2023 and I truly hope that you’ve enjoyed reading my work as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it for you. With that said, I’m excited to be once again gazing through my nutrition binoculars to look ahead to 2024 and
Hello everyone! Today my student writer Abby Webber will be taking us on a journey into the world of insulin resistance, offering some practical insights into how you can better utilize specific dietary components to improve your insulin sensitivity and overall health. Let’s find out what some of the best
Have you ever wondered what the most common reasons are for a family (primary care) doctor are in Canada? I certainly have! Chalk that up to my natural dietitian curiosity, but I’ve always been intrigued by patterns and statistics like this. Which is why I’ve previously written pieces on similar
Insulin is a hormone synthesized by the pancreas that plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance occurs when the muscle, fat, and liver cells of your body lose their previous capacity to absorb glucose from the bloodstream for energy. Consequences of insulin resistance can include: Pre
The connection between good nutrition and good vision is sometimes underestimated or underappreciated, but there is little question of the fact that key foods and nutrients have significant potential to contribute positively to your eye health in both the short and long -term. The eye’s are an extremely sensitive organ
As someone who deals with this topic on a near-daily basis, I appreciate more than most the significant public interest surrounding the consumption of soy-based foods and their influence on male testosterone levels. All roads of inquiry lead to one question – Does soy lower testosterone? Certainly, there is a
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
Most people consume a caffeinated beverage most days. Many people, including myself, consume more than one. Caffeinated beverages come in an endless array of forms ranging from coffee to tea to energy drinks and more, each of these categories containing numerous options but being bound by the fact they all
