One of my favourite healthy snacks is nuts or seeds with a couple squares of dark chocolate. I like to buy the 70% dark chocolate small squares at Costco or Lindt red pepper chili dark chocolate. Why is this snack good for your heart? Nuts and seeds have good fats, like omega 3, and protein […]
This month’s recipe is good for your heart! Read More »
Changing your diet is likely much easier than changing that of your family. But are there recipes that are healthy, that everyone will like? Sure there are. It just takes a little effort, experimentation, and an open mind to find a few that work for your family. Here is one that I included for those
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This month’s recipe is just in time for Christmas! Do you have food sensitivities? Or maybe someone in your family does. Holidays tend to be a challenging time for these individuals because there is usually more food around that will make them feel sick. One tip (and recipe) that I can share to help make
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Getting your blood sugar under control first thing in the morning is one of the best things you can do to have good energy for the rest of the day. That’s why I choose this muffin recipe 80% of the time instead of grabbing a traditional breakfast food like cereal, toast, or even a muffin
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In my family we try and keep the Christmas baking gluten-free because gluten containing foods can flare up my dad’s asthma (if you are unsure about whether you should break up with gluten read my previous article on this topic). I’m also always on the lookout for recipes that will help my patients who have
New recipe – Chewy gingerbread cookies Read More »
It’s here already…that time of year where I’m back from my holidays feeling refreshed and energized . I hope you had a wonderful August with some time to recharge as well! The beginning of the school year always feels like a new start and this year I want to help you make healthy breakfast choices
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Our final seminar for Naturopathic Medicine Week was given by Victoria Yeh, author of the book “Where Do I Start? Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and Sugar-free Cooking”. Victoria shared her first hand experience on how to make these changes to everyday cooking and baking in a simple, informative way. If anyone has ever tried to make an equal
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Join us during Naturopathic Medicine Week for some FREE seminars at Quinte Naturopathic Centre. Naturopathic Medicine Week is a Canada wide annual awareness initiative, focusing on disease prevention and health promotion from a naturopathic perspective. These seminars are open to the public as well as patients of Quinte Naturopathic Centre. 1. “Eating Healthy on a
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If you are looking for a different type of Christmas gift this season try some new ideas that incorporate health and well-being. Instead of that bar of chocolate or candy cane in the stocking, what about a multivitamin, vitamin C, fish oil, or Klean Kanteen water bottle? Of course we also have gift certificates available.
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The first week of May 2010 marks this year’s Naturopathic Medicine Week. In honour of the special time of year, we are hosting Torontonian Victoria Yeh, author of Where Do I Start? Your Essential Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and Sugar-free Food Allergy Cookbook. Ms. Yeh, who made the transition to being gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free for health
Naturopathic Medicine Week: May 3–May 7 Read More »