One of the easiest ways to blow your fat loss goals is by overeating, but that’s where portion control food containers come to the rescue. Sure, we all have those nights of nachos and beers or a pity party with a pint of ice cream, but it’s more than just going overboard on junk food every now and then. Too much of a good thing--you know, the stuff you consider health food--can … [Read more...]
The Best Foods to Help Digestion Over the Holidays
The festive holidays are upon us which generally means an array of food, lots of time with loved ones, listening to Christmas songs repeatedly, wearing sparkly clothing or Rudolph jumpers, and most of all feeling full on the holiday spirit. Over Christmas it is all too common to mix and match many foods that you wouldn’t typically eat together which can leave you feeling … [Read more...]
9 Meat-Free Sources of Iron
It has become common diet guidance in today’s modern world that the way to get iron is to consume meat, however there are plenty of delicious nutritious plant based foods that are bursting with the nutrient. The Importance of Iron Iron is as important for your health as many other nutrients such as fibre, calcium and vitamin C. It is an essential mineral and is a … [Read more...]
7 Dairy-Free Sources of Calcium
Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body, making up about 1-2% of an adult human's body weight. While many associate it with bone and tooth health, it is also important for muscle and nerve function, skin health, and managing the acid/alkaline base in our blood stream. Calcium rich foods go far beyond the role of strengthening bones! It goes beyond the … [Read more...]
The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Eat This Autumn
The leaves, the trees, the light, the sky…the food. It’s that time of year when the leaves glisten with a beautiful golden hue, we wrap up in our favourite woollies and wellies, and most of all autumn produces a delicious array of seasonal produce that highlights the wonders of this season. The summer has gone but this isn’t something to dwell over, instead feel enriched by … [Read more...]