Super Seeds to Add to Your Diet

seedy-granolaSmall in size, seeds are one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet and have a wide range of health benefits. They are an easy way to add nutrients to your diet without breaking the bank and usually without having to plan ahead and prepare them. Healthy seeds can be added to salads, baked goods and smoothies for extra protein, nutrition and texture.

Next time you are making a salad, grabbing some Greek yogurt, or baking a batch of granola, consider throwing in some super seeds, such as these. Continue reading “Super Seeds to Add to Your Diet”

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Dinner Tonight: Salmon and Spring Vegetables

salmon_aIf you want a meal to meal impress, this is it. This salmon dish looks like you worked tirelessly in the kitchen preparing it, but in reality you can have it ready in under 30 minutes, which makes it also a great choice for a weekday meal when you need something quick. Wild salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids (essential to good health, as well as having powerful anti-inflammatory properties) and protein.

Ocean conservation organizations like Seafood Watch and the Environmental Defense Fund recommend wild salmon from British Columbia as a sustainable option, Continue reading “Dinner Tonight: Salmon and Spring Vegetables”

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Dinner Tonight: Vegetable and Miso Marinated Cod

codWe are a busy family. We are out of the house for hours in the evening, and eating out is not only costly but can have a detrimental effect on your waistline. I am always looking for quick and easy meals that everyone likes and, most importantly, are healthy and tasty.

One sheet pan dinners have been my go to since September. I was introduced to them by a fellow hockey mom and to be honest, I prefer them to crock pot meals (which are also handy when you are on the go).

This recipe is a nutrition powerhouse. Continue reading “Dinner Tonight: Vegetable and Miso Marinated Cod”

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What Supplements Do I Really Need?

multivitamins_smallCustomers often ask me to recommend a basic supplement plan for them. Of course, everyone is unique and has different needs, but there are four supplements that I do often recommend as a solid foundational base. From there, we can branch out to cover other areas of support based on age, gender, health risks, and health concerns. I also like to utilize some great lab testing that can help assess one’s micronutrient levels and nutrient needs. This information can be very helpful in personalizing and maximizing a nutrition program.

Many of the most prevalent health conditions are directly linked to improper nutrition and poor lifestyle habits. Continue reading “What Supplements Do I Really Need?”

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Omega-3 Boosts Effectiveness of Antidepressants

tiredA new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry has found that combining omega-3, SAM-e or vitamin D with antidepressants increases the effectiveness of the antidepressants for people with clinical depression.

Researchers examined 40 clinical trials and found that people who took these supplements along with their antidepressants had fewer depressive symptoms compared to those taking the antidepressants alone.

The strongest finding was that omega-3 fish oil, in combination with antidepressants, had a statistically significant effect over a placebo.

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