If you have bones, listen up: you need calcium to keep them strong and to prevent osteopenia, osteoporosis and fragility fractures as you get older. Osteoporosis really sucks! Did you know that 22% OF WOMEN and 33% OF MEN who suffer a hip fracture will die within one year!? (Source: Osteoporosis Canada) It is best to obtain calcium … Continue reading
I spend a lot of time talking about protein, probably more than any other macronutrient. This is because the vast majority of my patients are not meeting their protein requirements when we first meet. Although some people are aware of this, many have no idea they are lacking protein, nor are they aware of the … Continue reading
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What is SIBO? Despite what you read elsewhere (and what I have posted in the past..) SIBO is actually quite rare. In order to suspect SIBO and justify performing testing, we must first rule out a number of conditions that are a lot more common and much more likely to be the cause of an … Continue reading
Blueberry Bliss Bars I love this versatile recipe which I adapted from an original recipe by my friend Sarah B at mynewroots.org. The nut and date base and silky cashew filling is ultra satisfying and much more nutrient dense than your typical cheesecake. Yield: Use a 8×12″ brownie pan to yield bars or squares to … Continue reading
Do you like piña coladas? This time of year there’s nothing like a vacation to help you hit the reset button. Time away to decompress has got to be my favourite form of self care! Months of stress washed away with a few dips in the ocean, and maybe a few fruity cocktails.. If you can’t … Continue reading
Did you know that Cacao contains more antioxidants than any other food, blowing blueberries, green tea and red wine out of the water?! And it might just be the most delicious food on the planet. Next to cheese. Or ahead of cheese. I can’t decide. Chocolate contains a whopping dose of magnesium which is often … Continue reading
It’s Thanksgiving. Let’s eat! I love a good Thanksgiving-induced turkey coma followed by a big piece of pumpkin pie with whipped cream. This year I’m shaking things up with a more nutrient dense version of this celebrated dessert. It’s healthy enough to enjoy on regular rotation. I’m using a red kuri squash instead of a … Continue reading
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