It’s not just WHAT you eat, it’s HOW you eat!

How does Canada’s New Food Guide affect you? With a new look and simplified recommendations, the new Food Guide may inspire you to make some healthy changes—not just what you eat, but how you’re eating, too! What’s changed? As always, the Food Guide encourages Canadians to focus on getting lots of fruits and vegetables. But this update has taken the... Read More

10 small, healthy habits to add to your life

Do you want to be on a path to greater health and happiness? Set yourself up for lasting success by adding small, healthy habits into your life—over time. And if you’ve got a family, and you start integrating healthy lifestyle changes, there’s a greater chance that your kids will adopt them, too. Here are a few ideas of small (but... Read More

Manage Temptations—Have a healthy Thanksgiving holiday!

This Thanksgiving, take control, go forth, and conquer!   Turkey. Stuffing. Gravy. Potatoes. YUM. It’s all so delicious—and somehow, during the holidays, it’s really easy to talk ourselves out of making healthy choices and into making unhealthy ones. But if you’re trying to walk the path of getting or staying healthy, it’s important to take charge of your thoughts and... Read More

Guts & Brains! Why your microbiome matters.

Guts & brains—you've got both, so make sure they're working as a team! You have a gut microbiome in your body. It might sound ominous, but it's a really good thing. The gut microbiome refers to all of the microbes in your intestines. These act as another organ—and you need them to stay healthy. In fact, new research suggests that,... Read More