You’ve been doing everything in your power to eat healthy. You’ve stopped having that afternoon sweet treat with your mid-afternoon coffee. You don’t even buy cookies anymore. So why won’t your weight budge? And why are the cravings still there? Taking a closer look at glucose, fructose and their affect on weight loss may help […]
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As I approach the celebration of my oldest son’s birthday, I can’t help but look back. Retrospect is a wonderful tool to gauge how life is going in the now. Thanks to the magic of video, I can easily recapture all of my mothering firsts. It takes me right back in time. I feel the
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There have been so many diet crazes over the years. Everything from the cabbage soup diet, to the grapefruit diet, to the butter and bacon diet. Terms like calorie restriction, low fat, high protein, and no carb have been thrown around at a dizzying pace. It’s enough to confuse most of us. But what about
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I love root vegetables like squash, turnip, and pumpkin. The natural sweetness is so rich, especially when roasted. That would be all well and good if that was all I liked, but I must confess, pumpkin pie is a personal favourite too… Treat Time How about you? What foods do you enjoy most of all at
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You’ve worked hard all summer to get in shape and eat healthy. With the colder weather coming, it’s easy to let all that effort go to waste, huddling indoors and waiting for Spring. Don’t let the weather get in the way of your healthy living goals. Here are my top four tips for feeling vibrant when
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Back when people were traveling freely, my family I and enjoyed a nice break from routine that included some sun, warmth and culture. I felt recharged. The beauty of getting away from it all is the perspective it brings to my life. I almost always return from a break fuelled with more clarity and purpose than before I
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A growing body of research confirms that Vitamin D is necessary for normal bone mineralization and growth, maintenance of muscle strength and coordination, cardiovascular health, and a strong and balanced immune system. What’s unique about this vitamin is that it works like a hormone in our DNA. It is estimated that vitamin D regulates between 200-300
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Ever heard the term, ‘healthy body, healthy mind?’ Exercise causes an increase in feel-good endorphins to the brain which enhance mental wellbeing. The reverse is also true. Cultivating a healthy mindset helps guide the habits and supports the wellness rituals you do to feel your best. You need to nourish yourself mind, body and spirit.
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Green tea has long been considered one of the world’s healthiest drinks, containing the highest amount of antioxidants of any tea. Made from the unoxidized leaves of the Camellia sinensis bush, green tea is one of the less processed types of tea, therefore containing a high level of antioxidants and beneficial polyphenols. This explains why
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Good Fats If you grew up in the 80’s and early 90’s, you learned to hate all fats. Low-fat or no-fat dairy foods of all kinds made their debut on grocery store shelves. So now, why is everyone saying you should eat more coconut oil? It’s fat, after all. How does coconut oil affect heart
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How are you doing? Life is charging forward in spite of uncertainty and ever-changing expectations and guidelines for how to go about your day to day life and work. The times we’re in call for an extra dose of care and grace on ourselves and each other. It’s completely normal to be feeling anxious at
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Ever been eating so healthy when all of a sudden a big event comes along to derail your efforts? Christmas hits, you’re entertaining out-of-town guests, or you go to and all-inclusive resort… Fortunately there’s a way to curb sugar cravings with healthy treats. It’s fun to celebrate and we all need to ditch routine sometimes. The
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Have you ever caught yourself doing something that you know you shouldn’t do? We’ve all done it. Nothing illegal, just something counter to your goals. You say you’re going to sleep a full 8 hours tonight, but Netflix just loaded a new season of your favourite show and you watch 3 back-to-back episodes instead. As
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Ayurveda is a holistic healing practice that began in ancient India over 5,000 years ago. Considered one of the oldest forms of health science, Ayurveda focuses on preventing and relieving disease of the body and mind through self-observation and self-care. You know yourself best. Looking within is the best place to start when seeking to rebalance
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Summer Bliss Tips I love summer. Â Breathing in the fresh air and feeling the warmth of the sun on my toes is magic. Everywhere I go, I see people going about their day a little more carefree and relaxed. On really hot days, however, there are a few things I keep in mind to stay
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