Summer is almost here – the kiddies are out of school this month, the sun is shining and as a bonus it’s actually hot outside. Staying well hydrated when it’s hot is definitely a must to prevent dehydration. Fluids help us stay healthy and energized by controlling our body temperature, aiding digestion, carrying nutrients around our bodies and cushioning our organs and joints. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy and which fluids you should choose most often.
Read MoreJust a few years ago following a gluten-free diet was unheard of! Watching the Gluten-free Expo graduate from the tiny Italian Culture Centre to the Vancouver Convention Centre to finally the PNE Exhibition Hall is proof that this lifestyle has progressed from not just those who are intolerant or have Celiac disease but to those who enjoy different food trends. Over the years you’ve probably heard a lot about gluten-free but here are three interesting facts you probably didn’t know.
Read More“By changing up our food choices, we have the power to shorten up that food journey and lighten the load for the environment.”
‘August & the 100-mile Diet’ was a post I wrote a few summers ago on the local approach to eating. From a sustainability perspective, the David Suzuki Foundation informs us that eating as locally as possible is one of the most effective ways to reduce global impact. But for Earth Week I challenge you to do more. Here are 3 things you can do for Earth Week to lighten the load for the environment.
Read MoreHappy Nutrition Month! Did you know Canadians consume almost 100 meals each month? That's 100 unique opportunities to make small simple changes to your diet that will stick. Need some ideas of where to start? Check out these easy tips!
Read MoreAh chocolate…you’ve probably heard that eating chocolate can be beneficial to your health but scoffed at the idea, as life can’t be that good, but it is! February is heart health month so love your heart by treating it to some dark chocolate or by enjoying the last two weeks of Vancouver’s 6th annual Hot Chocolate Festival on Family Day.
Read MoreHolidays are a wonderful time to bring people together, and food often takes centre stage. However, all of the gatherings that fill the calendar between Halloween and New Year’s Day can make following healthy eating habits a challenge. Although we try to hold out as long as we can, willpower often loses out. We tend to over-indulge on seemingly endless supplies of treats that are readily available everywhere we go. To make matters worse, unhealthy eating habits develop quickly and are hard to break once the season of holiday gatherings has ended. But don’t despair! Here are a few quick and easy changes to make this holiday season to help keep you on track with your healthy living goals.
Read MoreFor the love of squash! Why do we call winter squash ‘winter’ when it’s available a good portion of the year, from August to January? I guess it’s like calling a sweet potato a yam, which is a whole other story. But good news to all you locavores out there – a large variety of winter squash is grown locally across BC, including butternut, banana, acorn, spaghetti and kabocha
Read MoreAutumn’s cool weather and beautiful foliage is a call from nature to get outside, enjoy the scenery, and get physically active. One great event for fun family fitness is visiting the Apple Festival at UBC’s Botanical Garden in October. Bonus: children under 12 are free! Here’s what you need to know about apples so you can act like a sophisticated farmer at the festival.
Read MoreCheck out my interview with Rebecca Coleman from Vancity Buzz as we discussed helping kids and parents create a positive relationship with food and some healthy eating tips for busy families!
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