Let’s face it. Our food is not the only victim of misleading advertising. The world of commercial toothpaste is another perfect example of how labeling can be very deceiving and harmful to human health. Do you or any of your friends, family and co-workers use commercial toothpaste such as Colgate or Crest? If so, keep reading. When you see what these products look like naked, you may be shocked.  READ MORE

We all know that wonderful feeling when our head sinks into the pillow after a long and productive day. We rest so we can wake up the next morning feeling refreshed and rejuvenated for another day that lies ahead.  It is our sense of well-being that is connected directly to sleep.  However, sleeping in darkness is essentially vital to our health.  And truthfully it is not the amount of sleep we receive that’s crucial, but the quality of sleep. READ MORE

Tis’ the season! If you are like me, then the holiday season is the hardest time of year to stick to a healthy diet. However, the last thing we want is January 1st to roll around and to spot a few extra pounds following us around like a bad smell! The good news is that water can be your best friend in helping with fat loss by encouraging healthy maintenance of your bodily functions. Also, simply increasing your water intake can be beneficial to your overall health. READ MORE

Do it with walnuts! They are the real brain food and with their two-lobed appearance resembling a brain, it’s no wonder they support our cognitive function and can help in sharpening our memory. Adding them to our diet can be an important step in optimizing nutrition, as well as improving our brain and heart health. READ MORE

I love kale!  This super awesome vegetable has beautiful rich green leaves that scream nutrients.  They taste wonderfully with your favourite meat, fish or vegetarian dish and they are easy to cook with.  This cruciferous vegetable is considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables out there and is definitely worth including in your diet.  Although Kale is available all year round, you can find them more widely available and sweeter in taste in the middle of winter and through to the beginning of spring. READ MORE