Daniela Ginta, MSc, Nutritionist
PERSONALIZED NUTRITION GUIDANCE FOR HEALTHY AGING
Aging is stage. Not a punishment, nor a sentence. It’s what happens to any organism that is alive, from the tiniest bug to the biggest mammal. Lifespans vary, but eventually all life ends. The big circle of life, right? It’s …
Here’s something I hear often from people in their 50s and beyond I get to chat with: I never thought of aging being the way it is. Meaning: our bodies change in various ways as we age. And here’s something …
Do you know anyone with prediabetes, diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes in the future? I do, and it’s not just a few isolated cases. And, sadly, the stats can morph that anecdotal evidence into facts. Also, what we …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …