Not long ago, a couple in their mid-fifties came to see me for help with their health. Both were overweight, both were on a laundry list of medications… and both were sick of being sick! Their New Year’s resolution? Get healthy and get off the drugs. That’s what brought them through my door. Step 1:…
A few weeks ago, my clients Heather and Gary brought me a jar of homemade pickles. They got the recipe from Once Upon A Chef, and I must say, those pickles were tasty! I put them in my beast of a salad every day, and when there were no more left, this is what I…
Health experts warn that one of the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic could be a mental health crisis. While therapy and medication are often used to address stress, anxiety, and depression, your diet plays a significant role in your emotional well-being. A poll released by the American Psychiatric Association in March found that 36%…
Conestoga Farms is by far my favourite brand of eggs, but there was only one left this morning. Take a look at the difference in size, colour, and integrity of the yolk compared to another leading brand: The yolk is packed with nutrients—don’t remove it! Learn why it’s important to eat the whole egg:https://theelitetrainer.com/eat-the-whole-egg/
Here’s part of an interview I did many years ago on the topic of cholesterol. A word of warning: the message goes against the grain. Enjoy the rant! Are you concerned about the effects of eating eggs at breakfast on your cholesterol levels? What about the risks of consuming red meat? The truth is, these…
Years ago, I learned a very important nutritional lesson from Dr. Eric Serrano: The best type of milk to consume is breast milk; it’s what we’re meant to drink. Breast milk is highly nutritious and, as the good doctor points out, “it’s nicely packaged!” To expand on this concept, Serrano revealed a fascinating discovery at…
There’s quite a bit of confusion when it comes to adding fat to vegetables. Can you cook spinach in bacon fat or melt butter on broccoli? Some say yes, others say no. Let’s look at both sides of the argument. The Good Fat adds flavor, which encourages you to eat more vegetables. It also improves…