We've all heard about the issues gluten can cause with your health  - both mental and physical - but did you know that corn can in fact be wreaking as much havoc on your health as gluten?  Many of us turn to corn as a 'healthy' alternative to gluten, but although corn...

No doubt you've heard about the importance of taking a quality probiotic for maintaining a healthy gut, but many of us know little about prebiotics and the important role they play in our gut and digestive health. 

So let me begin by explaining the actual diff...

It seems dairy free milks are fast becoming our preferred choice when it comes to our morning brew, smoothie, or breakfast cereal, and that's a good thing considering the MANY issues associated with cow's milk.  (You can read more about these in a previous post I wrote...

When it comes to functioning and feeling your best - both mentally and physically - the most important place to start is with your gut!  Put simply, 'the gut is where it's at' - when it comes to how well we function on a day to day basis.  The reason why our gut health...

If you're a fan of coconut milk in your morning smoothie, coffee, or breakfast cereal, or you love baking healthy treats with this healthy, dairy free alternative, you'd be forgiven for being put off by the absorbent price, considering the average cost for a litre of c...

In keeping with the true colours of Christmas, I've created this delicious recipe that is sure to brighten up your table on Christmas day!   The best part about this salad, (aside from the beautiful array of colour), is that not only does it taste delicious, but your f...

There’s a lot of talk about whether eating organically produced food is worth the money and health benefits. This is something I get consulted on regularly, including a recent article I contributed to for Fernwood Gym’s magazine.

My advice when it comes to buying organi...

When most people think of ways to lose weight, they tend to go for restricting calories and exercising more, but when these approaches fail, the cause of unexplained weight gain, or difficulty losing weight, can often stem from food intolerances.

How healing your gut can improve fertility and heal from polycystic ovarian syndrome

Many of us are turned off by the idea of a ‘detox diet’ or juice cleanse, due to the associated calorie deprivation, feelings of lightheadedness and impulsively wanting to eat everything in sight, after solely consuming liquids or rabbit food!  For anyone who’s tried t...