Posts Tagged ‘health’
Not 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…
Read MorePure, white and deadly
Sugar is getting a lot of press these days. And not because of it’s sweetness. Researchers, experts and health professionals are finally acknowledging that sugar is in fact a very bitter chemical and it’s poisonous to our health and longevity. The headline on the cover of the May 12th issue of MacLean’s magazine is “Death…
Read MoreIt’s salad season
Salad season is finally here and the last few weeks I’ve totally been into homemade Cobb Salads. At this time of year I love having a big salad for my main meal and the Cobb is the perfect full meal deal in a bowl and hearty as heck. The Cobb Salad isn’t that popular here…
Read MoreThe causes behind your cravings
Whether it’s salty foods like chips and pretzels, sweets like chocolate and ice cream, or sour tart tastes like pickles and sour candy, most of us have some type of regular food craving. But what is your body trying to tell you when you get those urges? Chances are it’s not that it needs some…
Read MoreA day in my eating life
A guide to cleaner eating One of the most common questions I get from clients, detox and workshop participants is “What do you eat?” If I had to categorize my eating and put a label on it, I would say I follow a low-carb approach. In the past I’ve been vegetarian, vegan, and then paleo.…
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