Why do some meals cause temporary stomach upset, but you can eat the same foods with no problem any other time? It all comes down to food combining. What is Food Combining? Essentially, food combining is rooted in the idea that some foods require different digestive environments, and are better eaten separately. Not all food more…
3 Simple and Nutritious Summer Salads It’s not uncommon to lose your appetite in the midst of a summer heatwave, but when you skimp on meals during the day you’re more prone to snack at night once the air cools down. In hot weather, salads can be both satisfying and refreshing enough to appeal more…
Summer is here! This means fun recipes you can cook for yourself or share with your family. Cooking with organic materials helps to avoid some of the pesticides and hormones that may be added into the growing process [1]. Although organic food costs a little extra, it’s a good feeling to know you’re eating straight more…
The summer sun can bring out our indulgent side, leading to weeks spent indulging in such activities as: beers on a breezy patio, ice creams by the ocean, and lounging in the garden with a cocktail or two. While your body may be busy synthesizing vitamin D while you’re lazily drinking up the sun, the temptation to be more sedentary during these months can have an impact on your health and fitness later on.
The skin’s cells are in constant turnover, but the rate of replacement for dead and dysfunctional cells slows down with age. For someone in their twenties this process takes an average of 20 days. For someone in their mid-forties, the same cell turnover process takes about 40 days. As we age, it takes longer to more…
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy a delicious barbequed meal with family and friends. Instead of the ‘ole cheeseburger standby, try taking a meatless spin on the BBQ by grilling up these kebabs. Made with lentils, they are a great vegetarian source of protein, iron, and fibre, and the combination of more…
When Simon & Garfunkel sang about parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme, they weren’t thinking about your kitchen – but maybe they should have been! Herbs are a fantastic way to add flavor and nutrients to any meal, but fresh herbs can be pricey at the grocery store. Growing your own is affordable, convenient, and more…
