Kefir is a misunderstood beverage (and often mispronounced too). It has the familiar tang of yogurt, but you drink it from a glass rather than eat it with a spoon. Kefir is also a much better source ofprobiotics than typical yogurts. Here are a few more things you probably didn’t know about kefir!
Turmeric is the root that gives your curry dish its yellow colour.. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin; many nutritional supplements contain this anti-inflammatory compound. Here are five reasons to incorporate turmeric into your life.
Looking for ways to keep the kids occupied during March Break? We’ve gathered up some fun and exciting activities happening around the city between March 11-19!
We had the opportunity to interview the founder of enerjive, Korey Kealey.After discovering that she was intolerant to gluten, Korey was determined to find a healthy, gluten-free option that wasn't a heavy, chalky bread replacement. That's when Korey found quinoa, the special seed with magical powers (and plenty of healthy benefits). Her eyes lit up with gluten-free glee and enerjive was born. Korey also co-authored the Ultimate Cookbook for Hockey Moms with Erin Phillips in 2014. Korey can often be seen whipping up quick, healthy meals on local and national television, delivering her down-to-earth style of cooking and creating tasty recipes. Here's more from Korey!
Stress can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Recognizing common stress symptoms can help you to manage them; this is important because stress that's left to fester can contribute to mental health challenges, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
The definition of vitality is, exuberant physical strength or mental vigor. Do you feel the exact opposite of this? You’re not alone.
It’s tough to roll out of bed on a bitter cold February day, but we’ve got some great incentives to make it easier! Here are 5 tips to help you stay warm and cozy for the rest of the winter season.
January 1st marks the first day of Diet Resolution Week! Weight-loss has always been the top New Year’s resolution, yet science tells us that 80% of individuals gain the weight (sometimes even more) back before the one year mark. So, what can you do to lose weight in a healthy manner and keep it off for good?
Gluten is found in all varieties of wheat, barley, tritical and rye. It gives dough its elasticity and bread its soft and fluffy texture. Gluten can sometimes be found in other products as a result of cross-contamination, this is why people with celiac disease (medically diagnosed allergy to gluten) must be mindful of the “may contain” ingredients on food labels.
It can be especially difficult to eat healthy throughout the winter months when we are unable to grow anything in the garden and most of the products found in the produce isle have been shipped from far away places where the climate is much warmer. We've put together a few tips to help assure that you are getting plenty of nutrients and fiber in your diet without the hefty price tag or carbon footprint.
As the new year begins, many people are looking for ways to improve their overall health. There are simple things you can do like get more sleep, drink more water and exercise, but what about supplements? We are inundated on a daily basis with products that promise a quick fix, but what can you take everyday to keep us well? Here to help you are 5 foundational products that we think most people could benefit from in the new year.
