Maca powder is the latest superfood craze. So what is it and where did it come from? Maca is a plant that was first discovered in Peru, and has been used for medicinal purposes there for thousands of years. You have probably heard of maca referred to as maca root, and that is because the […]
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Feb
Feb
Who doesn’t love to snack? The good news is that snacking in between meals can help regulate your blood sugar… not mention satiate your appetite. Sure, mindless snacking can hurt health efforts. But snacking has been given a bit of a bad rep. When done intentionally, snacking will only benefit your health. One thing to […]
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Feb
Feb
Choosing healthy foods can be super confusing! This is why nutrition labels are required on the back of every packaged food. These tables are your best weapon for buying foods to meet your specific nutrition needs. You can make the best food choices by simply understanding how to read these nutrition labels. Here are five […]
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Feb
Feb
Who says you can only eat pumpkin flavoured foods in the fall?! It’s February and I am still enjoying the great minerals and antioxidants from pumpkin in the form of baked goods. This pumpkin bread is delicious and moist, while beneficial for your health. The recipe uses greek yogurt and a dash of olive oil […]
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Jan
Jan
I am extremely excited that the Government of Canada has just released a new and improved food guide. This new food guide has been long awaited. You may be familiar with the old guide, titled “Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide” and published in 2007. Both the old and new food guides provide similar advice […]