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It is HOT out there and we all know how important it is to stay hydrated in the summer. But there is a lot of confusion about dehydration, HOW much water you really need, and what the best sources of hydration are. Let’s go through the facts, the health effects of dehydration, and how you can feel great through all […]
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What’s the deal with eggs? First they are good, then they are bad, then they are great and now bad again?? In recent years the controversy about eggs has been as big as the end of Game of Thrones. So who’s right, what’s best and how do you know who to listen to? Eggs are a great source of nutrition […]
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What is baby-led weaning? Baby-led weaning (BLW) is exactly what it sounds like- baby feeds baby! It is a term that was coined but really just means finger-foods. There are no specific or special foods you must use to feed baby finger foods; just some tips on how to prepare foods in the easiest shapes for baby to interact with. […]
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There are a lot of concerns with “modern” food these days, and food additives and preservatives are a couple of them. Even foods that are minimally processed can still contain some of these additives. While we do not want to be fear-mongering when we discuss this topic, it’s always useful to learn about what is in food, and if you […]
Read MoreWell, it’s February. Are you still on your New Year’s “diet or cleanse”? Boy, I hope not, in fact I hope you never started! Like the majority of people, whatever well-intentioned resolutions you had on January 1st have probably not lasted. And that’s okay. While goal-setting is a great opportunity to improve your health, sometimes it’s good to take a […]
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Have you ever wondered if you have sensitivities to what you are eating? There is a HUGE focus on food sensitivities and intolerances in pop culture these days. It can seem like just eliminating the wrong food will ‘click’ you into the life you have always wanted. It’s normal to search for answers to things like poor digestion, low energy, […]
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Tis the Season for fun, food and merriment…..and weight gain! The average Canadian will gain between 0.2 to 1.3 kg in the next 3 months due to more food, less movement and less mindfulness! But it can mostly be avoided by following a few tricks. These aren’t your normal holiday eating rules- we know you’ve already read about portion sizes, […]
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How much Sugar is too much? This is the #1 question that we get from parents! And it’s understandable: there are no clear “guidelines” for sugar consumption; because we don’t REQUIRE sugar to live! In Canada, there is no differentiation when it comes to natural and added sugars on food labels, which makes it more confusing and harder to understand […]
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You’ve probably heard a lot about genetic self-testing kits lately. These are NOT the genetic tests your doctor administers, but rather tests you can do yourself and send away to be analyzed for an insider track to what makes you, well, YOU. In the past few years, tons of companies globally have been popping up offering to analyze your DNA […]
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Well parents, it’s that time of year. Back-to-school means back-to-real life! And hopefully BACK-TO-ROUTINE! Regular sleep patterns, regularly-time meals and brain-boosting snacks make everyone happier. The start of school can be a chaotic time whether your child is entering a new grade or starting for the first time. Some of the main things I get asked about that concern parents […]
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