Supplementing can be an incredibly beneficial way to ensure all nutrition needs are being met, without over-complicating things. However, the World of supplements is often riddled with falsehoods and myths, which can create an intimidating space to enter. Whether or...
It’s no secret that we should be eating more fibre. After all, the average American only gets about 15 grams per day, compared to the 25-38 grams recommended by Health Canada. Despite its reputation as an unglamorous nutrient, research has shown that increasing your...
Amino Acids All proteins are made up of molecules that act as building blocks called amino acids. There are 20 different amino acids, which are classified as essential and non-essential. Of these, 9 are considered essential, which must be obtained through food; and...
Food can be expensive, but it doesn’t need to be. Living in Victoria is expensive enough as it is, let’s not blow the budget on food! You can save money and eat healthy – we promise. Here are 5 reasons your food bill is too high: Eating out too much – We know the...
Supplements Nowadays, everyone is a supplement rep or “influencer” who swears by the product they’re pushing. We are inundated with supplement marketing everyday, which can make understanding supplements and choosing the right ones extremely challenging. But are...
Plant-based eating is all the rage right now! Move over keto, paleo, and intermittent fasting because there’s a new kid in town – that saves animals too! What is it: So what does it mean to eat plant based? Plant-based eating emphasizes consuming...
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