Are Unrefined Sugars Better Than Refined Sugars? Agave nectar, honey, and coconut sugar are often seen as healthy alternatives to the well-established “villain” of white sugar. There are so many different types and classifications of sugar that it can be very confusing trying … [Read more...] about Are Unrefined Sugars Better?
General Nutrition
Should Healthy Adults Be Taking a Daily Multivitamin?
Should healthy adults be taking a daily multivitamin? The short answer is - it's probably not necessary. Multivitamins sound great because they appear as a magical pill that provides you with all the vitamins and minerals you may need. They are also … [Read more...] about Should Healthy Adults Be Taking a Daily Multivitamin?
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Recommended Foods and Foods to Limit
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Recommendations One of my favourite topics...anti-inflammatory diets! I incorporate an anti-inflammatory approach with many of my clients to help combat the low level inflammation that is associated with many chronic diseases. However, I see a ton of … [Read more...] about Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Recommended Foods and Foods to Limit
What Do You Need to Know About Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. It is the only nutrient that is found exclusively in animal foods – making it a very important vitamin for anyone following a plant-based diet. What Does Vitamin B12 Do? Critical role in the formation of red … [Read more...] about What Do You Need to Know About Vitamin B12?
Do You Really Need to Eat Breakfast?
Answer: Not necessarily. My answer to this question has changed in the past year. If you find that eating breakfast is necessary for boosting your energy in the mornings, or staving off hunger until lunch, then absolutely keep at it. However, I often hear from clients that … [Read more...] about Do You Really Need to Eat Breakfast?