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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Intrinsic motivation is a must for healthy aging
A few days I saw something on social media that got my attention (I know, I know…). It was a photo collage. A famous actor posing at the age of 60 something, versus a much younger version of herself, same …
About fat loss and body recomposition
Let’s talk about fat loss. I am not saying weight loss because it’s worth considering the specifics, such as working towards body recomposition rather than simply aiming to lose weight. Body recomposition refers to building muscle while disposing of some …
Accepting our bodies as they change during perimenopause and beyond
Few things can be as humbling as the changes our bodies go through as we enter perimenopause. For most women that’s their early or mid 40s, though it can sometimes happen sooner or later than during the fourth decade (talk …
Intermittent fasting – A few things to consider
Over the last few years we got to see many studies and systematic reviews touting the benefits of intermittent fasting. A 2020 systematic review concluded that IF shows promise for treating obesity, which is a risk factor in cardiovascular disease, …