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The Omega-3 Debate – Essential Health vs. Ocean Health
Omega-3 is an essential nutrient, yet 80-85% of the world is deficient in it. A krill is barely the size of a paperclip, yet they are a foundational food source for most Antarctic wildlife, which makes...
6 days ago4 min read


Root Cause Healing vs. Symptoms Management and Why We’re Treating the Wrong Problem
Your body was designed to heal itself. So why are 3 in 4 Americans still sick? What if the real problem is not health itself, but the way we treat illness? At 30, I developed acute sciatica. I was...
6 days ago6 min read


The Nose Gets All the Attention, Hayfever Through the Five Elements – Part 1
Opening the windows on a lovely spring morning takes optimism when the next twenty minutes are spent sneezing. Everyone else admires the blossoms, you are counting the tissues left for breakfast. Here...
Oct 49 min read


10 Sustainable Nutr’isms for Brainspan and Healthspan Throughout Lifespan
As a nutritionist specialising in brain health and cognitive function, the question I am, logically, asked is, “What is the best food we can feed our brain?” In reality, this question is slightly moot; cognitive...
Oct 210 min read


What is Insulin Resistance Really? And Why Almost Nobody Talks About It Until It's Too Late
It may be the most common serious health condition you have never had properly explained to you. A large share of adults are living with some degree of it right now. Most of them have no idea because the one test...
Sep 296 min read


Why Do Intelligent, Motivated People Still Struggle to Change Their Eating Behaviour?
“I know exactly what I should be eating. So why can’t I just do it?” It is one of the most interesting questions I hear in my work. The people asking it are often intelligent, informed, and highly motivated...
Sep 266 min read


The Vitality Blueprint and 6 Foundations for a Life That Thrives
When I think about creating a foundation of health for my clients, it goes beyond nutrition. Of course, nutrition is a powerful piece of the puzzle, but there are other elements that need to be in place.
Sep 226 min read


Why Food Doesn’t Taste the Same Anymore and What to Do About It
“Everything just tastes flat.” If you’re over 50, you may have said this without giving it much thought. The tomatoes aren’t as sweet as they used to be, the soup needs more salt, and the dinner you...
Sep 225 min read


Ultra-Processed Food Isn't Just Unhealthy – I Now Believe It's as Dangerous as Smoking
For years, my honest answer to anyone who asked about ultra-processed food was: everything in moderation. A cereal bar here, a diet soda there, a supermarket loaf when life is busy, a little wouldn't...
Sep 139 min read


Smart Foods for Your Health and the Climate
What if the foods that nourish your body could also help solve climate change? Today, a growing movement in nutrition shows that “smart foods,” choices that support both personal health and...
Sep 116 min read


7 Simple Steps to Build a Weekly Meal Plan
Does meal planning feel like one more thing you have to add to your already busy schedule? It doesn’t have to. As a weight loss specialist and wellness coach who has personally lost 60 pounds naturally by...
Sep 116 min read


Life Laws and How We Can Apply Them to Our Health Advantage
We often cite philosophical ‘life laws’ as aspirational words of wisdom to follow or cautionary warnings. So I thought I would take six ‘life laws’ and one ‘life story’ and adapt them to a nutritional...
Sep 34 min read


Dangerous Doughnuts and Three Ways to De-flake Your Attachment
This article explores how the convenience and addictive appeal of pastries and other processed foods can quietly affect our health and wellbeing. It also offers practical ways to break unhealthy food...
Sep 14 min read


Why Knowing What to Eat Isn’t Enough
You know that vegetables are good for your health. You understand that protein helps you feel full. You realize that fibre is important. You acknowledge that maintaining a balanced diet is essential. So...
Aug 3113 min read


The Food System That Promises Happiness but Delivers Disease
Childhood is a once-in-a-lifetime window for growth, yet by the age of seven, children in the UK get around 60% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, raising important questions about the...
Aug 289 min read


Dietitian vs. Holistic Nutritionist in British Columbia
If you've been searching for support with bloating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), digestive health, hormone balance, or simply feeling better in your body, you may have wondered what the difference is between...
Aug 267 min read


Food as Medicine Where Human Health Meets Planetary Health
Food does more than nourish the body. It connects our health to the soil, climate, biodiversity, and communities that sustain us. This article explores how healthier food choices and more sustainable food systems ...
Aug 217 min read


You Didn't Choose Your Cravings, Someone Chose Them for You
Stand in front of an open fridge at 9 p.m. and you'll reach for something before you've consciously decided anything. Salty, sweet, familiar, your hand knows before your brain weighs in. Most of us...
Aug 186 min read


How to Rebuild Self-trust After Years of Dieting
If you’ve followed countless plans and still don’t trust yourself around food, the problem may not be a lack of knowledge or discipline. In this article, metabolic health strategist René Caruso explains...
Aug 119 min read


The Ingredient Category Nobody Could Explain to Me, So I Built a Company Around It
A few years ago, I sat in a meeting with a company director who used the word “postbiotic” three times before I finally stopped him and asked what it meant. He looked slightly embarrassed, then spent...
Aug 115 min read


Why Digestive Health is Never One-Size-Fits-All, Lessons From Crohn's Disease
The human digestive system is remarkable. It nourishes every cell in the body, supports immunity, influences energy production, and plays a significant role in emotional and mental well-being. Yet, despite it...
Aug 14 min read


How to Stop Emotional Eating with 7 Proven Mindset Shifts That Work
You ate well all day. Then, somewhere between dinner and bedtime, you found yourself standing in front of the fridge, eating something you were not even hungry for and wondering why this keeps...
Jul 297 min read


Why Healthy Eating Feels So Hard and the Missing Skill Behind Sustainable Nutrition
Raise your hand if you’ve started a new diet this year. Now raise your other hand if it’s the same one you tried last year. If you’re sitting there with both hands in the air, you’re not alone. Millions of...
Jul 2710 min read


Why One Diet Doesn't Work for Everyone
In naturopathy, every person is unique. Understanding body constitution helps identify the body's strengths, potential weaknesses, and the lifestyle choices that can best support long-term wellbeing.
Jul 2310 min read
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