Certified Nutritional Practitioner
If you ask almost anyone about their diet, 9 times out of 10 you hear that they eat a “healthy” diet. The problem is, there are a thousand interpretations of what that is. Despite the fact that we are all unique and require a diet … Read more
Denise Minger, who is arguably most well known for attempting to debunk The China Study by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, has come out with an unexpected blog post with a new perspective on nutritional science. It’s a lengthy read, so settle in somewhere cozy with a cup of … Read more
Quality water is a non-negotiable requirement for health. Bottled water is shockingly expensive, of questionable quality and environmentally disastrous. We can filter our tap water using a number of methods (steam distillation, reverse osmosis, charcoal filter, etc.), but I prefer to go straight to the … Read more
It is simple, but perhaps not so easy, to radically change your health for the better – just eat less! Studies (in both animals and people) have shown that those who eat the least amount of food enjoy the longest healthy lifespan. This very interesting … Read more
This past weekend I attended my nephew’s wedding, which was a very exciting event for our family, especially since he is the first grandchild to get married. Attending a special occasion when you are on a particular diet can be a challenge. Whether you are … Read more
Many people are very afraid of beans! They tell me that they cannot eat them due to the unfortunate bodily issues that arise later on. That is a real shame, as beans are very nutritious – a great source of fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants … Read more
Some of you may be surprised to hear that I have gone back to drinking coffee. A little bit. Mind you, I don’t brew endless pots and sip on it all day long as I once did! Why would I decide to once again take … Read more
Dr. Michael Gregor of www.nutritionfacts.org has an interesting video that talks about research into whether phytates from whole foods, such as beans and grains, results in Osteoporosis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmg9kLe3tQI Previous studies on puppies showed a bone softening effect from phytates and subsequent studies on rats (fed … Read more
Food ART Life – one of my small, painted from life oils – cherry tomatoes in sunshine! How did your 2 week abstention from the evil sugar and (for some people) wheat go? I found it pretty easy to do and the tiny amounts of … Read more
Image from O Magazine website If you are interested in staying vibrant and fit, whatever your age, you must check out the new July issue of O Magazine for an inspirational article on Toni Bark, M.D. a.k.a. Wonder Woman. The article provides her top 10 … Read more