Why is my metabolism slow?

You may feel tired, cold or that you’ve gained weight.  Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen?  Why do metabolic rates slow down? We know as we age our metabolism tends to slow down.  As a post-menopausal woman I can attest…

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Eight tips for choosing supplements wisely

We all know the vast array of supplements on the market today. It seems that new ones are launched every day and there is more and more marketing lingo that promises to save your health. And  remember the supplement business is a multi billion dollar industry! But you are a savvy health-conscious consumer. You eat…

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A quick guide to reading Nutrition Facts tables

I admit it, I don’t pay much attention to the Canada Food guide but there are many positive changes in the new guide, including changes to food labels to make them easier to understand. Even though the changes are going in the right direction food labels and the Nutrition Fact tables continue to be a…

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Is a good night’s sleep the stuff of dreams?

Oh, that elusive sleep.  That time to relax and regenerate.  To heal and repair. Sleep isn’t just important for your mind and body to have energy and be alert.  Lack of sleep can contribute to serious health issues which you don’t want. So let me have your attention for this “tip-filled” post on the importance…

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My Surprising Addiction

No, it’s not a food and neither is it an illegal substance! This story is about my love of cross country (XC) skiing.  I hope your’e not too  disappointed. Perhaps you wanted to read a story about how I overcame my addiction to sugar or carbohydrates or fast foods.  That I had some incredible Aha…

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