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Calcium is cool

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 →

Protein

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 →