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Daniela Ginta, MSc, Nutritionist

Daniela Ginta, MSc, Nutritionist

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How to eat (and live) if you want to age healthily

Our first home in Kamloops came with a particularly wonderful neighbour. She was 94, lived across the street and had many stories to tell, plus some very valuable life advice. Her garden was a thriving slice of green paradise, with …

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Part 2: How to avoid chemicals found on produce

The most important take-home message before we get started: do not stop eating fresh fruit and veggies! There are ways to reduce exposure and mitigate risks, but avoidance may increase the risk for gut microbiome imbalances as well as vitamin …

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Part 1: Organic or conventional?

It’s a complicated question. For many people, it’s a matter of affordability, never mind their actual choices. Does it matter? Is there a ‘buy organic if possible’ list? What about the big picture? Let’s unpack. Fact: Organically produced food costs …

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Let’s talk AGE (aka advanced glycation end products)

Do you like crème brulée? How about grilled meats? Chips? French fries? There is something appetizing about the caramelized or roasted foods or crunchy foods, and I know that’s partly why bringing up their ugly side may not win me …

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Prevention is not sexy (they say)

It’s not exactly earth-shattering news that many of us are not particularly motivated look into prevention (that’s the proactive approach) until something starts feeling off (the reactive approach). Let’s see. When we feel good, it’s all fun and games. We …

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Improve your gut with berries and fermented foods

Summer comes with too many perks to count, but there are two that I want to feature in this post. They have to do with gut health and by now we know very well that a healthy gut means a …

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Why you should love spices and herbs

One of my favourite bulk food stores has been short on ground cumin. So instead of waiting for it to show up, I did the next logical thing and ground my own in the grinder I use for flax and …

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Does your choice of food come with a why?

There was a book I used to flip through often when I was in high school. It was written by Jean Valnet, MD, and titled something along the lines of ‘Heal yourself with legumes, fruits and vegetables’. It was quite …

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Water is vital. Here’s why

What’s your most favourite non-alcoholic drink? Mine’s water. When I am properly thirsty, nothing comes close to the pleasure of drinking a glass of fresh water. If you’re lucky to live in a place with good, clean, tasty water, count …

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Why you should love flax seeds

Have you ever used flax seeds instead of eggs? Or considered consuming this mighty seed daily in cereal, yogurt or salads? If the answer is no, I hope I will have you convinced by the end of the post. Simply …

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  • How to eat (and live) if you want to age healthily 19 August 2022
  • Part 2: How to avoid chemicals found on produce 10 August 2022
  • Part 1: Organic or conventional? 5 August 2022

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