Last week Michelle Obama announced that an organic fruit and vegetable garden would be planted at the White House (read article). The Obama family is hoping that the produce from the garden can be used in their meals. The inspiration for the garden was to educate and inspire younger generations to eat healthy and incorporate [...]

It is well understood and accepted that obesity impacts negatively upon our health. However, a recent study published in the online U.K medical journal The Lancet, has further quantified just how detrimental obesity can be to our life expectancy and quality of life. According to the study, which tracked the association between Body Mass Index [...]

I have decided to list some good workout songs. I’ve broken them down into “moods”. When I’m working out, doing cardio, pumping weights chillaxing with yoga, or even just in everyday life the following tunes help distract me and sometimes make myself push harder when I’m ready to quit. Now I have a rather eclectic [...]

A new regulation that has just passed in B.C is a step in the right direction for those of us who are trying to make healthier food choices! The Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport announced that, as of September 30, 2009, restaurants in B.C will no longer be allowed to use trans fats in [...]

With winter gone and spring upon us, there’s plenty to look forward to – warmer weather, spring flowers, spring cleaning (maybe not) and the selection of spring fruits and vegetables to enjoy! Incorporating foods that are currently in season into meals, not only gives us the chance to try out new recipes and keep meals [...]

So here is another article about a study that PROVES weight loss is helping people reduce symptoms of their Type 2 Diabetes and in some cases curing it! This is very relevant information, especially today. Many people I know personally (my mother being one) have suffered from Type 2 Diabetes, and have successfully resolved that [...]