Eating for hydration 

 During the winter months there is a strong tendency to forget about being well hydrated, it is something we think of more during the hot summer months. This week, I will be looking at the ways we lose fluids as well as some subtle signs and symptoms which can be as a result of

Soups, smoothies, salads + healthy fats

 Have you wondered if fats are good for us or not? For a long time, we have heard that fats are bad for us – would you agree? Today, we know much more about them and have come to understand that there are healthy fats that are vital to maintain

The value in doubling up

 A little introduction, I’m a registered holistic nutritionist (RHN), originally worked as nurse in the UK and Switzerland and I now live in Ottawa with my husband, two teenage kids and mother in law. Just like everyone else, I sometimes struggle with what to eat in the evenings, our days