Wellness blog

You have trillions of little critters, crawling through your intestines. In fact, you have more bacteria in your gut than you have cells in your body!

The question is: Who’s winning?

The definition of vitality is, exuberant physical strength or mental vigor. Do you feel the exact opposite of this? You’re not alone.

January 1st marks the first day of Diet Resolution Week! Weight-loss has always been the top New Year’s resolution, yet science tells us that 80% of individuals gain the weight (sometimes even more) back before the one year mark. So, what can you do to lose weight in a healthy manner and keep it off for good?

Gluten is found in all varieties of wheat, barley, tritical and rye. It gives dough its elasticity and bread its soft and fluffy texture. Gluten can sometimes be found in other products as a result of cross-contamination, this is why people with celiac disease (medically diagnosed allergy to gluten) must be mindful of the “may contain” ingredients on food labels.

As the new year begins, many people are looking for ways to improve their overall health. There are simple things you can do like get more sleep, drink more water and exercise, but what about supplements? We are inundated on a daily basis with products that promise a quick fix, but what can you take everyday to keep us well? Here to help you are 5 foundational products that we think most people could benefit from in the new year.

So, you’ve purchased a yoga mat, some hand weights or maybe even a gym membership. You’re trying to workout on a regular basis but struggling to wade through all ways to “optimize your workout”. Maybe you’re feeling so sore that standing is a challenge. Whatever the struggle, we have the suggestions you need to have the best workout!

Everyone would love a quick fix or a magic pill. Unfortunately, diets, supplements and products that promise things that seem too good to be true are often just that. We're taking some time to discuss why fad diets rarely work and how to implement healthy lifestyle changes instead!

Nothing says summer more than cooking and eating our food outdoors, feeling the breeze against our skin and feasting our eyes on the lush summer landscape. While most of our summer eating tends to be lighter fare, this sometimes doesn’t hold up when it comes to our beloved BBQ grill.  

Fermentation is everywhere right now. Just about anything that can be fermented has been - vegetables, dairy,  tea, and even poop (don’t worry, we’ll explain)! Fermented products are not just for your European grandmother or hemp wearing uncle anymore. The average consumer now enjoys sauerkraut and miso on a regular basis, and probiotic supplements are nearly as common as daily multis.

What is orange in colour, sour in taste, and grown in areas throughout Europe and Asian?  Why, Sea Buckthorn berries (also known as hippophae rhamnoides) of course! Clinical investigation suggests that the oil, which is available in supplement, topical oil and cream forms, has a wide range of positive effects.

You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't enjoy rich dark chocolate, and we're pretty sure that you'll be enjoying plenty of it over the Easter holidays too! So, as you gnaw on the ear of your chocolate bunny why not read five things you probably didn't know about this beloved treat!