In the first interview of our new series, we asked Vancouver-based registered dietician Desiree Nielsen 5 questions to find out how she's adapting to this "new normal" we've found ourselves in. Desiree is also the host of TV's The Urban
Think of these dark chocolate coconut almond butter cups as an elevated, healthy dessert version of your favourite childhood guilty pleasure. Made with only five pantry staple ingredients (tip: Everland is a great local company and a go-to that offers
This recipe of Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies is the perfect excuse to have cookies for breakfast. Packed with fruit, veggies, fibre, healthy fats while low in sugar, these gluten-free cookies are the perfect breakfast on-the-go and make a great healthy snack
Whether we like it or not, we're going to be spending a whole lot of time at home over the next little while. And because our home is now also our personal office, gym, yoga studio, coffee shop and sleep
"What should I eat after I workout?" is one of the most asked questions in fitness. This is second only to "how much should I work out?" and "what should I eat to be healthy?" The reason it's so often
If you suffer from headaches, it's likely you've had to rely on pain killers on numerous occasions. Very occasional use of acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) to treat a bad headache will likely have no lasting
On a daily basis, the average person is exposed to numerous foods and other products that have been shown to have an effect on the body’s hormonal balance. Among those that get talked about most are phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens, which
Without fail, as the days get darker and the weather gets colder, in comes cold and flu season. The exact timing of cold and flu season varies year to year, but typically we see an increase in cases starting October,
We all have hormones, like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and they play a huge role in our overall health. Hormones are chemical messengers that are released by a number of glands and organs in the body, including the ovaries and
With the amount of people living with chronically elevated stress and experiencing burnout, adrenal fatigue has become a bit of a “buzz term”. But the truth is, there is no such thing as “adrenal fatigue” and if you ask most medical
