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Soups, smoothies, salads + healthy fats
Have you wondered if fats are good for us or not? For a long time, we have heard that fats are bad for us – would you agree? Today, we know much more about them and have come to understand that there are healthy fats that are vital to maintain
It’s all about the veg!
We’ve all read the articles and heard the news that it is better for our health and well-being, to increase our intake of fresh vegetables. However, do you find that this often feels like just yet another thing you must add to your to-do list? So, here are my few
Eating together might reduce your waistline
Eating is something that we all do every day, several times a day, yet have you ever stopped to think about everything related to eating. Food can trigger so many emotions in people. There are people that comfort eat, and some that can’t eat when they are stressed, and then
Warming up winter
During the cold winter months, when the days are short, I find that we are often looking forward to being warm and dry, especially if we have been out skiing, skating or partaking in all the different activities Ottawa has to offer. However, what we often tend to forget, is
The value in doubling up
A little introduction, I’m a registered holistic nutritionist (RHN), originally worked as nurse in the UK and Switzerland and I now live in Ottawa with my husband, two teenage kids and mother in law. Just like everyone else, I sometimes struggle with what to eat in the evenings, our days
Food is not medicine
By Dylan MacKay Hippocrates supposedly said, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." I disagree. Food is not medicine. I can hear people saying, "But Dylan, you have type 1 diabetes and a PhD in human nutritional sciences. Surely you of all people know that food has
Living With Anxiety
Anxiety: that feeling of worry, nervousness and apprehension that grabs a hold of you, shakes you up and stops you in your tracks. Anxiety is overwhelming and pervasive, leaving you frazzled, constantly over-thinking and unfocused. For some, it becomes difficult to have a normal functioning day. Anxiety can also cause
Nine Steps to a Healthier You!
Martine, 44, works for Statistics Canada. She is married with two children, Samantha, 13, and Gordon, 11. Both play high-level soccer, which means that both she and her husband Graham are kept extremely busy ferrying them both to practice sessions and games. This combined with a demanding job and shouldering
Try Orange Grove’s 14-Day Skin Care Challenge
Are you in need of a spa day but don’t have time to make the trip? Orange Grove is bringing the spa to you with two weeks of easy tips and tricks! You’ll learn about everything from beauty to building flexibility with this online event. Starting on June 22, Orange
Respecting Hormonal Balance
Hormone balance. It seems like a simple concept, but we need to respect that these tiny chemical messengers are anything but simple. Our body has dozens of hormones, all of which play a very important part of our normal daily functioning. They engage in complex interactions with each other to
Blair Animal Hospital: Customizing Pet Care
Pets are like family. The moment they step into our lives, they hold a special place in our hearts. As pet owners, it is of utmost importance to provide them with veterinary care throughout their lives to support their health and quality of life. The team at Blair Animal Hospital
The health benefits of the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ is more fad than facts
By Dr. John Sloan It's hard to find anyone these days who doesn't hate junk food. And an awful lot of people also swear by something called the Mediterranean Diet, often considered junk food’s opposite. Everyone is convinced: junk food is killing us; the Mediterranean Diet will come to the
Udi’s Kid Friendly Turkey Quinoa Meatball Hoagie
Recipe courtesy of Udi's Gluten Free. This kid-approved meal is a hit with people of all ages. Kids love the meatballs with tomato sauce and cheese – healthy items, like quinoa and mushrooms, get parents’ nutritional stamp of approval. Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 Udi’s Classic Hot Dog Buns
Kale, Brown Rice and Butternut Salad
Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation. Kale and brown rice are a match made in nutritional heaven. Toss in crunchy slivers of butternut squash and drizzle with this refreshing dressing for a delicious, impressive salad that is ideal for the summer or fall, lunch or dinner, any day of the
What the Heck is a Regatta? All in a Day’s Work…
For the past few years now, you can find my little guy and I touring Eastern Ontario's waterways as he races canoes and kayaks at various regattas. Braedon is a member of the Rideau Canoe Club, established in 1902 and located on the Rideau River near Hog's Back. The primary
Healthy Tips: Cottage Getaway
With many of us escaping the city on the weekends for the tranquillity of cottage country, the phrase TGIF gains a new meaning. While I’m certainly not one to pass up an afternoon of lounging on the dock or a trip to the local ice cream shop, it’s always a
A Snack that’s Good for You!
A simple strawberry and Greek yogurt parfait can be very refreshing during the summer months. Some studies show that Greek yogurt has twice as much protein as regular yogurt. Fresh locally grown strawberries are very popular at this time of year. They are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. Some
Healthwise: The quickest way to fatten a rat is to feed it MSG
A doctor told me that the quickest way to fatten a rat is to feed it MSG. Given that the majority of humans consume MSG on a daily basis, logic would dictate that MSG is also fattening us. MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is the sodium salt of a naturally occurring
Healthwise: Spring into Digestive Health
As the season begins to warm our winter-worn faces, many of us are thinking about overall lightening – from weather, to wardrobe, to diet – and now is as good a time as any to start thinking about digestive health. As we welcome spring, a natural dietary shift occurs from
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