Fabulous Fibre
Fabulous fibre is actually the cell wall of edible plants, and it comes in two forms—soluble and insoluble fibre.
Soluble fibre can be dissolved in water; as it passes through our digestive tract it a
Insulin Resistance & Cardiovascular Disease
Refined carbohydrates, sugar, and insulin resistance are emerging as key factors in cardiovascular disease. Learn how high insulin levels damage your heart and circulatory system and what you can do t
Top 6 Sodium Culprits
We all know salty chips are loaded with sodium. But how about that innocent-looking can of soup in your pantry? Take a closer peek at its nutrition label, and you might find that it\'s loaded with sodi
Fasting and You
If you take medication or have a medical condition that relies on regularity in food intake, fasting may not be for you.
For those who are otherwise healthy, here are a few things to consider when dec
Matters of the Heart
Men and women experience heart attacks in unique ways. The stories of two heart attack survivors demonstrate just how different the experience can be and why paying attention to what our bodies are te
Fasting and Feasting for Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading modifiable risk factor for death worldwide. In Canada, medication is commonly prescribed to the one in four Canadians who suffer from high blood pr
The Brain and the Heart
Have you ever found yourself saying—and meaning it—something like, “I know it in my heart of hearts” or “deep down in my heart”? Through interoception we “read” sensations such as hunger, thirst, or p
Permission to Love Yourself, Too
You’ve likely read that self-care is something we’re supposed to do, and maybe you’ve even dabbled in it on occasion. But women particularly have a hard time committing to it. Here’s how women in rece
Love is in the Air
People often talk about how “love is in the air.” Research shows this might be true—literally! When you enter a room, your body releases sexual chemicals that tell others about you. What scents are yo
Improve Your Health at the Cellular Level
The word \"cell,\" derived from the Latin for cella or “small room,” describes the tiny biological structures from which all life is built. The human body consists of trillions of cells in total and hun
