by Laura Longstaffe | Nov 14, 2014 | Health (Return to Blog)
Over the last few years, food sensitivity testing has become a popular topic for debate and some experts have shed light on why they believe such testing to be a waste of money. The fact remains that many people who have given up certain foods, often believing their...
by Laura Longstaffe | Oct 16, 2014 | Health (Return to Blog)
Typically, a vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat, fish or poultry; however, the term has evolved to include sub-divisions of vegetarianism – for instance, pescetarians are vegetarians that eat fish. Reasons for becoming a vegetarian often vary from specific...
by Laura Longstaffe | Sep 11, 2014 | Health (Return to Blog)
With barbeque season coming to an end, you may want to throw one more Summer party before the weather turns cold and wet. Such events can be frustrating when it comes to sticking to your diet plans. Have no fear! The Heart and Stroke Foundation offers a great recipe...
by Laura Longstaffe | Aug 20, 2014 | Health (Return to Blog)
For many of us, eating breakfast can be a tedious task in the morning – particularly if it involves any sort of preparation. In fact, according to the University of Alberta Health Centre, only 12% of Canadians eat a well balanced breakfast. So how important is your...
by Laura Longstaffe | Jul 18, 2014 | Health (Return to Blog)
You just completed an intense 60 minute workout with your Personal Trainer. Nothing sounds better to you right now than a delicious, icing-covered cinnamon bun from the cafe down the street — you worked your butt off so why not, right? Sadly, this is a poor...
by Laura Longstaffe | Jun 25, 2014 | Health (Return to Blog)
As we welcome summer back to Vancouver, we also welcome back the amazing variety of summer activities our great city has to offer, especially those related to health and fitness. Some great fitness activities to consider are tennis, golfing, jogging, gardening,...
