Eating for Health & Happiness in 2023
The New Year is the perfect time to commit to a healthier, happier you. To help you on this quest, I’ve summarized ten of the latest, greatest nutrition and health studies from the last year. Strong Evidence Links Gut Microbes With
Top 10 Studies From 2021 For a Happy, Healthy 2022
Here are 10 of the most significant nutrition studies from the past year to help you live the happiest, healthiest 2022! Fermented Foods Are Good for Gut Health Having a diverse gut microbiome (many different species of microbes living in your gut)
Eating to Optimize Brain Health, Gut Health, and Mental Health
The two most common psychological disorders in the world are depression and anxiety. Their impact on happiness and well-being is tremendous. Although all mental health disorders are extremely complex in their causation, a compelling and growing body of research says
Is Your Diet Enhancing or Hurting the Quality of Your Sleep?
The quality of your sleep each night - how fast you fall asleep, how long you sleep, and how much you wake in the night - profoundly impacts your health and well-being. Poor quality sleep is linked to higher rates
Quinoa, Black Bean & Orange Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
When testing a new recipe, I often take taste samples to my various neighbours to get their feedback. When my neighbour Mike tasted this one, he said “I’ve had salads like this before, but this one’s the best! It’s perfect.”
The Incredible Power of the Family Meal
Over the last few decades, shared family meals have been declining, primarily due to the crazy, busy schedules of both parents and kids. Then came Covid-19 and life as we knew it came to a halt. What emerged, however, has
A Food-Based Scorecard for Preventing Weight Gain
The research is strong, consistent, and undeniable – it’s far easier to prevent weight gain, than to lose extra weight, once you’ve gained it. It’s also why researchers developed the “Dietary Obesity-Prevention Score” – a scoring system, based on a
The Healthy Gut Challenge: 30 Plant Foods in 7 Days
Eating 30 different plant foods in 7 days is easier than you think I have an exciting, health-protective, dietary challenge for you. It involves the trillions of microbes that live along your gastrointestinal tract. It’s based on the largest microbiome study
Garlic-Infused, Rotini Primavera with Edamame & Fresh Basil
Plant-based diets are highly recommended. The fibre and antioxidant-rich, plant compounds they contain are uniquely beneficial for health and longevity. This recipe is super flavourful and loaded with good nutrition. It’s great for serving to company or making on the
Should Children Drink Plant-Based Milks? Here’s What The Experts Say…
What kids eat and drink matters! This is especially true during early childhood when habits and taste preferences are established, and major growth and development takes place. It’s also why four leading health organizations convened an expert panel to develop
Scientific Statement on Low-Carb Diets
Low-carb diets, including the “keto diet”, are all the rage these days. The Nutrition and Lifestyle Task Force, of the National Lipid Association, conducted a comprehensive research review and released a scientific statement on the safety and effectiveness of these
Interview – How Food Impacts Brain Health, Gut Health, and Mental Health
What we eat profoundly impacts our mental health, including our risk of anxiety and depression Enjoy listening to my 15-minute interview with host Ted Michaels – Host of the Health & Wellness Show 900 CHML. It’s a great summary of how
Top 10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
In 1997, the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute of Research, released a groundbreaking, comprehensive, scientific report on how to reduce cancer risk through diet and physical activity. In 2008, an updated report was issued. Last month (May
Drink Coffee, Live Longer, and Smile More!
Are you tired of hearing about all the foods you’re supposed to limit or avoid? Would you welcome some uplifting, jump-for-joy, nutrition news instead? For all the coffee lovers in the crowd (and there are lots of you!), here’s what
The Harmful Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods
Would you like to radically cut your risk of disease? How about vastly improving the nutritional composition of your diet, including a significant reduction in your sugar and salt intake? Do you want a simple, yet very effective way to