Visceral Fat Is Not Your Friend
Do you know what surprises people the most when it comes to health in general and healthy aging, or a better menopause transition (and post menopause), which are the two areas I focus on in my work. That it’s the …
It’s stone fruit season so make the best of it
It’s been a smoky few weeks here in Kamloops (and beyond) so aside from chasing clean air locations (smoke and air quality maps help a lot!), we also do our best to find delicious seasonal produce. Stone fruit is high …
Aging better is an interactive process – How to reduce the risk of frailty
Do you think of aging as a slow and steady process or more like a speedy ride? You may remember that a while back I mentioned a study that showed humans go through two aging ‘dips’, using millions of data points …
Why we need to know about visceral fat and its impact on health
Do you know what surprises people the most when it comes to health in general and healthy aging, or a better menopause transition (and postmenopause), which are the two areas I focus on in my work. That it’s the simple …
Pan-fried tofu sandwich with veggies
I adapted this simple yet amazingly delicious dish from my favourite plant-based chef Derek Sarno. It has all sorts of veggies, including fermented (naturally, and yes, double pun!) and it is so good as brunch or lunch with a fresh …
Sweet potato, carrot and lentil soup
Sweet potato, lentil and carrot soup This soup is comforting, high in fiber and with a good load of beta-carotene and lycopene, which support eye and skin health. Ingredients: 1 red onion, diced 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2 carrots, diced …
Chia seeds two ways
It’s hardly a fad, though if you see it a lot on social media you may think so. Chia seeds are not a superfood either, not in my view anyway, because I do not believe in that concept. However, they …
How to think about processed foods, from minimally processed to ultra processed
Long title, I know, but now you know what to expect in this post. This whole processed food topic has become a contentious one in the last few years. On the one hand, there are those who say most food …
Why alcohol is not your best friend
Every summer-end/fall I buy grapes that remind me of my childhood. Coronation grapes to be precise, though we had some green ones that tasted similar, minus the tang that comes with the purple skin. My family made wine from the …
Yes, You Can get Your Daily Calcium From Food
Let’s say you start your day with a bowl of overnight soaked oats (half a cup), which contains, in no particular order, nuts (¼ cup of walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, whatever you favour), seeds (1-2 tbsp chia, sunflower, hemp), a couple …