About sleep and why we need to get the best of it
It took me almost 40 years of life to understand how beautiful and important good sleep is. I am not being dramatic, it’s true. I used to run on fumes, as they say. Little sleep, up and at it all …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Some thoughts on supplements
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 …
Prevention makes the journey better
Do you believe in prevention? I do, very much so. It’s hope giving and it’s empowering, and that combination is what we need at any point in life, more so when doubts about health and longevity kick in. It’s not …