Posts Tagged ‘low carb’
Are you getting enough vitamin D?
The warmer weather is coming, and for those of us living in more northern locations, that means we’ll be able to get some natural vitamin D. YES! Among the vitamins, vitamin D is pretty special. And because we get it primarily from the sun, many of us have a hard time getting enough and are…
Read MoreFive tips to minimize risk of Alzheimer’s
Every year, 25,000 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia. Currently there are 564,000 Canadians living with dementia and there are more than one million Canadians affected directly or indirectly by the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is one type of dementia and the most common. In recognition of Alzheimer awareness month, I dedicate today’s column to understanding the…
Read MoreLow Carb Holiday Recipe Round-Up
During the holidays there are so many food related gatherings it’s always good to have some tasty recipes on hand for entertaining, contributions for potlucks and to have done-ahead for pop-ins and for family nights at home. Today I share with you a round-up of some low-carb alternatives to many of the traditional gourmet and comfort-food delights…
Read MoreHigh blood sugars? Here’s what to eat
If you’re anything like many of my clients your blood glucose is high, you’re bordering on pre-diabetes, and have been told by your doctor to get your blood sugars down or you’ll be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and likely have to go on medication. While this warning from your doctor may have you feeling…
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 MoreWhat does low carb really mean?
There’s a lot of talk in the media and around diet, nutrition and health circles these days about low carb. I have clients and friends asking me about what it means and if a low carb way of eating is really beneficial. Today, I hope to shed some light on this complicated and confusing topic…
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…
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