Wine and Health Benefits Wondering if wine is healthy? Well…yes and no. There are many chemical components to wine that benefit the human body like: Protecting blood vessels – Polyphenol compounds in wine help to prevent damage of the protective tissue around blood vessels. Preventing arterial plaque build up – The anti-oxidants in wine help to prevent…
Lose Weight The Healthy Way I always encourage my patients to tackle their weight issues with a one-two punch of diet and exercise, and a 1500 calorie diet plan reinforces this approach. This type of plan allows for a reasonable amount of food, and it generally leads to a healthy rate of weight loss in…
Water is critical to healthy digestion If you’re like many people, healthy digestion might be more top of mind than it used to be. Part of this renewed interest in digestive health may have to do with an abundance of emerging science on the importance of maintaining a healthy “gut microbiome” – the collection of…
What Can I Eat with Celiac Disease? Eggs for Vitamin D Eggs once suffered from a misconception that they increase cholesterol levels. Actually, eggs offer a strong gluten-free source of copper and selenium. They are one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D. For more nutritional value, add some cheese and salsa to make…
Secrets to healthy ageing As we age, new challenges face us. Maybe we regret the things we did or didn’t do in our lives. Remember, that’s a part of life. Focus on the here and now. Whether you enjoy colouring books, gardening, meditation, eating or taking a walk in your local surroundings – take it slowly,…
Quitting smoking and managing weight The average amount of weight that people gain after stopping smoking is about four to five kilograms over five years. Most of the weight gain occurs in the year after quitting, particularly in the first three months. People who quit smoking can have very different experiences with weight change, ranging…
Your go-to food might need to go When it comes to making food choices, a lot of times we’re simply on autopilot. We have what I call our diet defaults, those automatic choices we find ourselves making without really considering the alternatives. Depending on whether they are healthy choices or unhealthy ones, your diet defaults…
What Are The Health Benefits Of Oats? This cereal that is commonly eaten as a breakfast option comes packed with nutrients. The dietary fiber (beta-glucan being the most important of that) and minerals present in oats help avert numerous dangerous conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and even cancer. They also enhance the health of…
Habits to Start Each Day I admit I am not a morning person. I wish I was because, like most of us, my day starts early. I’ve never enjoyed being woken up by the sound of an alarm clock. I often hear my personal smartphone wake-up sound used as someone’s ring tone, and no matter what time…
Symptoms of lactose intolerance It is important not to eliminate dairy foods completely from your diet if lactose intolerance is suspected, as dairy foods are rich sources of nutrients. Some dairy products (such as hard and mature cheeses) contain no lactose, and others (such as cream, butter, cottage cheese and ricotta) contain very little. Many…
