Is there an “Ideal” diet to achieve perfect health?

This past summer Forbes came out  with it’s “Best Diets of 2021” list. (See the full list here: https://www.forbes.com/health/body/best-diets/) The Mediterranean Diet held the top ranking spot because of its “ “harmonic combination” of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.” And the Flexitarian Diet, aka the “semi-vegetarian” diet, came in at number two. A flexitarian diet is for…

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How to manage your food cravings

If you read part one of this 2 part blog post, you’ll know that more research is needed to truly understand food cravings. We all have them and we all give in to them sometimes. In an ideal world, our food environment and advertising wouldn’t take advantage of our natural tendencies. In the meantime, try…

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Cholesterol: Facts & Myths

Part of This article is shared with permission from Metabolic Balance Canada. To learn more about the metabolic balance nutrition concept book your complimentary information session here Many people cringe when “cholesterol” is mentioned as it is associated with unpleasant topics such as obesity and disease. Not to mention the conflicting and confusing information out…

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Is the Keto diet for you?

Ketogenic Diet 101 I regularly get asked if the Metabolic Balance® program is based on the Ketogenic diet.  The answer is no. However, it’s my preferred program for helping people lose weight and keep it off and in many cases see improvements in certain health conditions.  Clients regularly describe how the program has improved their…

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