Is wheat, gluten or carbohydrates the problem? Before we dive in to this topic, I should warn you that the amount of carbohydrates one should consume for optimal health is a controversial topic. Carbohydrates found in grains increase blood sugar and if consumed in large portions, like...
As a holistic nutritionist, I love, Love, LOVE the nutritional contents of eggs! I think eggs are one of the most nutrient dense foods wrapped up in a nice little individual portable package. They're versatile, convenient and oh so delicious! And they can be easily prepared, are very...
The conversations I hear about the topic of "organic foods" have been many. They often go something like this: "I can't taste the difference between organic and commercial foods, so I just buy the regular kind" "Organic is so expensive...
Do you have a favourite dish you turn to when you're feeling down, tired or stressed? One that feels like a big hug? Is there a food you turn to every time you want to celebrate? What do you tend to eat when you need...
You love chocolate, but feel guilty eating it. Am I right? What if I told you that eating chocolate was actually good for your health? And that chocolate is one of those foods that will actually help you live longer. Would you stop feeling guilty about...
I’m offering a free webinar next Tuesday evening and you won’t want to miss it. Here's what you need to know The topic: How to Boost Your Metabolism Naturally The time: 7 PM ET The catch: You’ve got to be a newsletter subscriber to take advantage of this free...
Dear health-seekers, I know you've got some burning questions about whether or not the latest health trends are actually improving your health. So let's dive in. You ask: Do cleanse programs actually rid your body of toxins? Cleanse programs like the popular Master Cleanse and juice diets, may...
I would hazard a guess that at some point in your life you've realized you have way more stuff than you actually need. It may have been while consciously assessing your surroundings, possessions or personal desires. Or, it may have just occurred to you out...
Do you ever find yourself eating to fill an emotional void? Or to feel comforted? Or to celebrate a big win? Or maybe because you just need some sweetness in your life? As a culture, we consume way more food than we need. We are an overfed...
Hello PURE Friend, You may have noticed some recent changes to PURE, my name, my ‘look’ and me. I am transitioning. Quite honestly, I don't know when in my life I haven’t been transitioning; I wholeheartedly believe it never stops. Thankfully, we don't ever stop, growing, learning and...
If you know anything about me, you know that I love to travel, do yoga, meet, talk to and learn about people and that I love good, wholesome natural food. You might also say that I'm adventurous. These things are all an education for me....
Evidence shows that North American fertility rates are declining. Environmental factors such as pesticides, xenoestrogens (chemicals that mimic estrogen), toxic metals and unhelathy lifestyle are all contributing to this growing concern, and they affect both men and women. While there have been many advances medical treatments...