Diet & Nutrition

Let’s start with the basics…Peptides are short chains (think links) made of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Since they are smaller than proteins, they can be absorbed more easily.

Let’s set the record straight by separating heart health facts from fiction. Common misconceptions about heart health can influence the everyday choices we make and may cause us to overlook important risk factors. Here are five common heart health myths and the facts you should know.

Menopause is a completely natural life transition for women, yet until recently it’s not been talked about, nor researched adequately! Because of that, many women have found themselves navigating it with uncertainty.

Your heart works hard for you every single day, so why not show it a little love? Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, but many of the factors that influence heart health are within our control.

It is easy to feel like you need to “reset” or “cleanse” your body, especially with how often detox diets and cleanses are promoted as a way to improve health. However, detox culture assumes our bodies need “fixing” when in reality they are constantly working to maintain balance.

Unfortunately for some, apple cider vinegar does not refer to the warm cup of apple cider that we wrap our hands around in the fall. Apple cider vinegar is a topic of some health controversies, so let’s begin with the basics.