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 …
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, …
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 …
Inflammation, why some is bad, and how to reduce it
Have you ever heard that a little bit of stress is good for you but too much becomes harmful? The good The same applies to inflammation. A cut or a scrape will cause a local reaction: pain, heat, redness and …
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 …