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 …
7 Foods I Eat Daily or a Few Times a Week and Why
I don’t believe in superfoods. There, I said it. Might as well get it out of the way from the start. I mean, the superlative can apply to a crunchy apple or cucumber (my favorite summer snack!), and it can …
Facts and suggestions: The March Edition of DID YOU KNOW?
I hope you agree that we need this, the monthly reminder of facts and tips on preventing age-related chronic diseases. This month the space is reserved for colorectal cancer: facts, risk factors, screening and more. As I was putting this …
Eating well and healthy while traveling? Yes, please!
Most people (I’m in this crowd, how about you?) can attest to their digestive habits changing while on vacation. Our bodies love routine and clearly, routine is disrupted when we hit the road. Things that can cramp your style (pun …
Cholesterol – Good or bad?
Some say cholesterol is bad. Some say it is good. I will say this: cholesterol is neither, but we cannot do without! Every cell in your body, and some more than others, contain cholesterol. That’s right. And you really want …
All things carotenoids
Do you have a favourite fall treat? I have a few. Purple grapes to start with. Not the table grapes but the kind that you make wine from. They come with many beautiful childhood memories, which I will one day …
Why visceral fat is bad news for us
Here’s a head scratcher: Not all fat we carry on our bodies (or inside of them) is the same, and yes, one kind is better than the other. And there’s something else we need to get out of the way …
The ‘best before’ conundrum and the connection with metabolic health (or lack thereof)
If you live in Canada and been keeping current with the latest news, you’ve likely heard about the ‘best before’ discussion. It’s a big one. What’s your take? Public dialogue is necessary I am glad it came to be discussed, …
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 …
Processed foods: keep the good, ditch the bad
At the beginning of this year, I decided to walk the talk on digital minimalism and so, I removed the two social media apps I use (Instagram and Twitter) off my phone. I now access them via my laptop which …