• The Power of Diet and Exercise on Brain Health

    The human brain is one of the most important organs in our body. It controls all of our bodily functions, including our ability to think, feel, move, and breathe. Keeping our brain healthy is crucial for our overall well-being. In this article, we will discuss how diet and exercise can help to maintain a healthy brain. Diet: The food we eat has a significant impact on our brain health. A well-balanced diet can help to prevent cognitive decline, improve memory, and enhance overall brain function. Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy brain through diet: Eat a variety of foods: Eating a variety of foods ensures that your brain…

  • Norovirus on the Rise in Canada

    The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a wave of restrictions and guidelines, including physical distancing, wearing masks, and limiting social gatherings. As a result, many infectious diseases that typically spread through close contact or public gatherings declined in frequency in 2020, 2021, and 2022. For example, cases of the flu decreased dramatically due to increased awareness of hand hygiene, mask-wearing, and social distancing. However, now that many of these measures have been lifted, these infections are beginning to re-emerge – including something known as Norovirus. Norovirus, also known as Norwalk virus, is a virus that causes gastroenteritis or stomach flu, and is currently on the rise in North America. Norovirus…

  • How Vitamin C Improves Heart Function

    Oranges are a well-known and loved fruit, known for their sweet and tangy flavor, and versatility in cooking and baking. But, did you know that oranges are also great for your heart? This bright and juicy fruit is packed with Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that provides numerous health benefits, including heart health. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that is vital for many aspects of health, including the immune system, skin health, and wound healing. However, it is also a powerful antioxidant that can help protect the heart from damage. Antioxidants are compounds that help neutralize free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause damage to cells and…

  • An In-Depth Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Heart

    Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, and it is crucial to prioritize heart health in order to reduce the risk of developing heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions. A healthy heart is essential for a healthy body and a fulfilling life, and there are many steps that can be taken to ensure that your heart remains healthy. Adopt a healthy lifestyle: The foundation of a healthy heart is a healthy lifestyle. This includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding harmful habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. These habits not only improve heart health, but also benefit overall health and well-being. Eat a balanced diet: A…

  • Keeping Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution

    Making New Year’s resolutions is generally quite easy, but actually starting and sticking to them can be even harder. With 2022 now behind us, many Canadians will use this time as an opportunity to reminisce and reflect on the year that was as well as the achievements they’ve made and the ones that might not have come into fruition, while focusing on the new year. As getting and staying motivated can oftentimes be difficult, it can sometimes be hard to achieve your weight loss goals. In fact, it’s not at all uncommon for individuals to be unsuccessful upon their first and even second tries, as in order to have motivation you…

  • Healthy Resolutions for the New Year

    The most common resolutions that people make going into a new year include weight loss and healthy eating. These resolutions often mean that people will make drastic changes to their diet and fitness plans; but these drastic changes are also some of the reasons why people don’t necessarily see the immediate results they expect. While we should all strive to keep our bodies as healthy as possible, there are things you can do to make it a bit easier to follow through on those new year’s resolutions that you’ve made. • Exercise: Vowing to get more physical activity is never a bad thing. While some people might find it easy…

  • Eating Healthy During the Holidays

    When it comes to preparing your Christmas feast, it’s not uncommon to want to skip meals to try to “save room” in hopes of avoiding any weight gain – and while you think might think you’re doing your body a favour, you could actually be doing it more harm than good. Christmas dinners tend to be larger than the average dinner, and often have us going back for second and third helpings despite the fact that you may be consuming foods that are healthy and nutrient-rich (i.e. Brussels sprouts, yams, and that delicious green bean casserole.) When we skip meals, our bodies become hungrier, meaning we’re much more likely to…

  • Healthy Snacking Tips

    When we hear the term “snacking,” most of us think it’s something we have to stay far away from if we want to lose weight. However, with the right food choices, snacking can actually be healthy and still be something you can enjoy. The holiday season is right around the corner and is generally the time of year when food consumption hits an all-time high in North America. From chocolate to fruitcake, to chips and dips, the holidays can be a tempting time to overindulge in things we wouldn’t normally find ourselves eating on a regular basis. By eating things like potato chips, chocolate, and other sugary foods, you’re not…

  • Paleo Diet – What is It?

    Diets are not always easy to maintain. However, with the appropriate knowledge on exactly what it means to “diet” and the types of foods that you are putting into your body, as well as a little bit of tenacity and determination, you would actually be surprised at just how easy having a healthy diet can be to sustain. Unlike certain fad diets that are out there today (most of which focus solely on fast weight loss and counting calories), diets such as the Paleo diet (also known as the “Hunter-Gatherer” diet) are designed to be long-term and help control your glycemic levels, increase your HDL cholesterol levels (otherwise known as…

  • Additives and Preservatives

    Living a busy lifestyle often means that people will opt for buying easy or already prepared foods as opposed to having a home-cooked meal. While things like fruits and vegetables are great for anyone on-the-go (and certainly nutritious), we often don’t think twice about the ingredients that are in some of the foods we eat – such as microwave dinners, fast food, canned foods, and other processed items such as bread, pasta, ice cream, chocolate, and even certain beverages such as soda, fruit juice, and alcohol. Because so many of the processed foods that we eat are transported from other locations across Canada and the world, they rely on certain…