Fall is officially here, and winter won’t be far behind! Fall brings many seasonal favourites like warm comfort meals, pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters, but it also signals the start of flu and cold season and cooler temperatures are known to be associated with an increase in these infections. Some of us have headed back to school or work by now (however that might look this year) but even with continued social and physical distancing…
You already know about all the ways collagen can benefit your health, but are you aware of the different types of collagen supplements out there, and which types to use in which foods? Collagen has become a health-food buzzword, and as…
Do you know what the worst part of working out during the summer is? Having to cool down in the sticky humid air, and not cooling down nearly quick enough. It seems like no matter how long you’re keeping that…
Remember, as a kid, going to the corner store and getting those frozen drinks that caused the biggest brain freeze you could ever imagine. That was great when we were younger, but now as adults, we are maybe looking for…
Mineral Based vs. Chemical Based There are two types of sunscreen: mineral based and chemical based. Mineral sunscreens act as a shield. They’re basically a layer of protection between you and the sun and literally “block out” the sun’s UV…
Living in a global pandemic isn’t easy and there’s no doubt it's a stressful time for us all. This stress can adversely affect our mental and physical health but it’s important to carve out time for ourselves and find ways…
You've probably heard by now that Canada's 12-year-old food guide received an update this week, maybe you've even taken a peek at the full report. Don't get overwhelmed by the guide’s sixty-two pages, they send home simple messages that all…
If you often resort to the oven to make dinner, there may come a day when your oven inevitably breaks down. And while unlikely, that day just might happen to be Thanksgiving Day. But don’t panic yet. Although oven has…
Most average Joes know that we need vitamins and minerals, but don’t know how much, whether or not we’re getting enough, and how useful purchasing supplements would be. And can you blame us? The information to help answer these questions…
Struggling with the sniffles? If you’re like me, I always manage to catch an annual cold. It usually sneaks up on me when I’m stressed or busy. This was especially the case in university. Whenever I’d get sick (which was…