Fresh Insight

All right, so before I get to today’s little rant, let me start by saying this: I absolutely adore being a holistic nutritionist. I love...

I’ve noticed in conversations with friends, family members, and clients that questions will come up that are seemingly very simple: What...

I was once at the gym when I overheard a conversation between a fellow gym-goer and his personal trainer, which went something like this:...

There’s no question that protein is a vital nutrient in our bodies. It’s not only a primary component of our muscles, hair, skin, nails,...

I find that doing research about the world of health and wellness is often bittersweet. On the one hand, I love increasing my knowledge...

The other night, I followed an at-home workout video that targeted my butt, hips, and thighs. Though it was only 30 minutes long, it was...

Last week, I wrote about how to stay sane during the holidays given that it can be a really difficult time of year for some people....

Have you ever wondered why food at a restaurant always seems to taste so. much. better than what you cook at home? Perhaps it’s the fact...

As an acne-sufferer since the age of 15, I certainly know what it’s like to feel the crushing effects of acne on your self esteem. But...

Today’s post is brought to you by a friend of mine from my days at the University of Toronto, Russell Moore. Like me, his experiences in...

Today’s post is dedicated to what I consider to be a sneaky reason for weight gain in some people: smoothies. I know what you’re...

When I was in school for holistic nutrition, I met a lot of... characters. The most vocal of them was the "Dreadlock Vegan," as I’ll call...

I’ve never liked the taste of coffee, which I thought was a blessing in disguise since it meant I’d never be someone who needed a cup in...

Every now and again, I’ll go to write a blog post that I assume will be somewhat straightforward until I start doing research and realize...

In 1984, the National Institute of Health encouraged Americans to decrease their fat intake, claiming that rates of atherosclerosis — or...

The Alkaline Diet has been all the rage lately, with celebrities like Kate Hudson and Elle Macpherson touting the benefits of...

We’ve all had that moment: You’re in the middle of doing something — anything — when all of a sudden this overpowering, all-consuming...

Did you know that proteins are the second-most prevalent substance in your body? Second only to water, proteins make up 20% of your body...

A big complaint I hear from many people is that they are constantly tired. And yet, when I take a look at their food journal I see that...

Last year, I decided I was going to stop driving to work every day and bike instead, which was about 44km long (round trip) and  2 – 2.5...