I believe we all understand that what we eat can have a direct impact on how we feel. That cup of coffee in the middle of the afternoon perks us up so we can get through the rest of our day. That overly indulgent dinner...
Cheesecake has long been a favourite indulgence of mine, and it’s one I thought would be gone forever when I stopped eating gluten and dairy. What is cheesecake without the CHEESE!? Well, I’m happy to report, the answer to that is...
There are five common mistakes people make when choosing and using supplements. 1. Failing to address diet first. There is no way to out-supplement a bad diet. Supplements are just that – supplemental. Starting with a whole food diet, high in vegetables and including quality fat...
I woke up reminiscing about deep fried apple fritters soaked in warm, fresh, local maple syrup. Growing up and raising a family in the Waterloo Region, the first Saturday in April has long been a day to look forward to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival....
Save the Earth – Do Less Laundry! Ask yourself: Is it dirty? Can I run a full load? Could this be washed in cold water? Is there a shorter wash cycle that would get this just as clean? Could I hang this to dry? Am I using an earth...
February is Heart and Stroke Month, and we are all being inundated with messages from the media to find out your risk, lower your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure and so on. Too often these discussions with our primary care practitioners end with a prescription. What...