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 …
Daniela Ginta, MSc, Nutrition and Fitness Coach
Evidence-based NUTRITION and MOVEMENT GUIDANCE for a better menopause journey and healthy aging
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 …
Many of us ae too busy feeling sorry as we see summer end. But because we’re so into eating well around here, and that includes all the pretty colours, here’s the best news of the seasons changing: the colours you …
I first tried sprouts when I was little (before they were cool, as they say). My dad used to sprout wheat berries in winter, and we would have them with a bit of honey and walnuts sprinkled on top. You …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Before I get started, a disclaimer: this is but a starter for the big conversation on nutrients and we will unpack many in future blog posts. A hot button and a perpetual question for many Should we rely on supplements …