Posts by Michelle
Cut back on sugar says Heart and Stroke Foundation
The Heart and Stroke Foundation recently released a position paper with daily limits on how much added sugar Canadians should consume each day. I watched this announcement closely and am glad to see the Heart and Stroke making these suggestions. The Foundation is urging Canadians to reduce their total intake of added sugars to no…
Read MoreAnnouncing The Sugar Shift guest experts
I’m thrilled to announce the four guest experts I’ll be interviewing as part of The Sugar Shift Michael Arloski, Ph.D., PCC, CWP Dr. Michael was my wellness coach teacher and is CEO of Real Balance Global Wellness Services, Inc., (www.realbalance.com) and dean of The Wellness Coach Training Institute. Dr. Arloski’s perspective on wellness coaching comes…
Read MoreProtein powders: What’s the scoop?
I’ve had a few clients ask me recently about protein powders. They seem to be an easy way to refuel after a workout, to repair and rebuild muscles, to boost energy or for a quick breakfast on the go. Many personal trainers, boot camp leaders and fitness consultants are recommending them as the perfect post workout…
Read MoreWhat I’ve noticed since giving up sugar
Summer is filled with all kinds of sweet and sugary goodness. Fruity cocktails and syrupy blender drinks. Regular trips to the ice cream stand. Picnics, barbecues and family gatherings with desserts and carbohydrate heavy foods. But after a couple months of indulgence, you might be starting to feel some effects. Perhaps your moods are all…
Read MoreMy interview on Global TV
I was over-the-moon thrilled to by interviewed by Crystal Garrett on Global Morning News yesterday. We talked about the sugar epidemic, my own personal sugar story, tried a green smoothie and I introduced my 8-week Sugar Shift program. I feel so blessed and thankful to have shared my message to a wider audience in the hopes of…
Read MoreIs pre-diabetes reversible?
Has your doctor suggested your blood sugars are a bit too high and if you don’t balance them out you could be on the path to type 2 diabetes? If so, you could be one of the estimated 5.7 million Canadians with pre-diabetes. And the scary part is that 50 per cent of people with…
Read MoreThe proof is in – organic really is better!
It’s pretty confusing to figure out if the higher prices of organic products are worth it. There’s so much conflicting research, media hype, and your own budget to contend with. It’s hard to know whether the extra cost of organic produce is valuable from both the health and financial perspectives. A new research study, published…
Read MoreAre sugar alcohols safe?
A client wrote to me a couple weeks ago asking about Erythritol, a sugar alcohol her parents-in-law had purchased as an alternative to refined white sugar. The package said it was 100% pure, non-GMO, pleasant tasting natural sweetener, great for reduced calorie and sugar-free recipes, zero calories, and low glycemic impact. All the natural sweetness…
Read MoreNot all sugars are created equal
Are you confused about whether or not fruit is healthy because it contain fructose? We all know that fructose in things like high fructose corn syrup (or glucose-fructose here in Canada) found in processed refined foods are bad for us. But fructose is in fruit too. Does that mean fruit is bad for me? To…
Read MoreTips for healthy low carb eating
Last week I delved into what low carb really means and gave a few of the most common rationales for eating low carb. To recap, low carb helps to keep the blood sugar more balanced and stable, is closer to what our ancestors ate and what we were designed to eat, and is beneficial for…
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