Is it too good to be true: are Beyond Meat meatless burgers a healthier option than traditional red meat burgers, while offering the same great taste? You may have seen these burgers popping up everywhere; from your local grocery store to your closest Tim Horton’s. Beyond Meat burgers have quickly become the new nutritional trend. But the question arises,…
Low back pain is a major health issue. It affects 84 per cent of the working population at some point in their life and is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost work time. But back pain doesn’t have to hijack your sick days. Here are some universal ‘back facts’ to…
By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND If you wake up feeling tired, chances are you have not been getting a good night’s sleep. Good sleep is vital for maintaining optimal health. While we are sleeping, our body restores, heals and maintains proper functioning of several organ systems. Not getting adequate sleep can impair brain activity,…
Overeating is a difficult habit to control. Overeating is not only unhealthy, it can also lead to chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Food today is purposefully loaded with sugar and salt, making it highly addictive. In this month’s newsletter we will explore some simple tips to help reduce overeating, and to help…
Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m Ready In: 30 m Ingredients 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained 1/4 cup barbeque sauce, or as needed 6 skewers Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for…
Consider the fact that parents may be lifting a 7-10 pound baby 50 times a day. By 12 months, your baby weighs approximately 17 pounds, and at 2 years, that child has become a 25-30 pound toddler. The repetitive lifting of your child may put you at risk for back problems. What’s a parent to…
This great essay featured in the December 2018 issus of Canadian Living describes how the author replaces Netflix with unread books as her ‘avenue of self-care’. Netflix was my favourite sport, binge watching new shows within a week was a worthwhile challenge. However lately I find the task of choosing something worthy to watch from…
Currently we are in the last days of Ramadan, a month long Islamic event which focuses on fasting and spirituality. Last year I wrote about the health benefits of fasting, this month we will explore the popular trend of intermittent fasting. I recently stumbled across a video of Tyler Crews and his intermittent fasting routine,…
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed 2 sweet potatoes, cubed 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 small eggplant, cubed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth Directions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken;…