Did you know that animals have the ability to produce Vitamin C in their body? It’s actually their livers that produce it. This is amazing! But what happened to us humans? Well, we got left out of the genetic coding when it came to making our own Vitamin C, so we need to rely on getting Vitamin C through our diet. Find out why Vitamin C is so important and what foods you can find it in. You’ll want to read this article to find out which food has the highest amount of Vitamin C. And no, it’s not an orange!  READ MORE

Kraft Dinner (KD), also know as Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, may be cheap and you may be surviving off of it to pay off your mortgage sooner rather than later, but you NEED to know what is in this stuff. Because if you did, you might not touch it again. Sometime’s taking the ‘cheaper’ way out isn’t always good for our health. Think about it: ‘cheaper’ usually (however, not always!) means cheaper quality. When we neglect to give our bodies top quality care and food that is free of chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, etc), GMO’s and low-nutrient-profile food, what are we giving our bodies to work off of? Not much. Keep reading to find out what you’re body is given to run off of when we feed it Kraft Dinner and find out how you can make a healthier SEXIER version.  READ MORE

The Glycemic Index (GI) Diet has been largely marketed as a weight loss diet or a diet for diabetics, but where did it’s theories originate from and why is it so important that we all know about this so-called ‘glycemic index’ and ‘glycemic load’? Keep reading to discover how you can add this simple concept to your daily routine to Be Healthy & Feel Fabulous!

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From our health care practitioners, parents, TV and magazine advertisements, to the Canadian Food Guide, the idea that milk is essential for healthy bones has been drilled into our brains for most of our lives. It is as though mainstream society is  ignoring some of the information about the dangers of milk and eating up the dairy industries’ marketing messages. How sad. The truth is that milk is NOT actually essential for optimal bone health. In fact, the consumption of milk and dairy in general may actually contribute to calcium deficiency, low bone density, and increased risk of osteoporosis.  READ MORE

How is this for irony? In 2009, Americans spent over $60 billion to lose weight. They also have the highest health-care expenditure of the developed nations. Yet, it is one of the unhealthiest with one-third of U.S. adults reported as being obese, landing at the top of the list of countries with the highest obesity rates in the world. This is not just a problem south of our borders. In Canada, one in four adults are obese and one-third of those between ages 5-17 are either overweight or obese.

The question may arise, “Clearly, we have a problem that is not going away and is on the rise. So what is the right approach and what is the right diet?”  READ MORE

I love apples! Apple cider vinegar, being a derivative of apples, definitely factors in there too. In fact, I love apple cider vinegar MORE than apples because of its amazing health benefits. I use it everywhere: bathroom, kitchen and even part of my beauty routine! Keep reading to learn what apple cider vinegar can do for you and why you’ll want to bulk up on it next time you shop! I’ve undressed apple cider vinegar, and the ‘spoiler’ is that it’s ALL good! READ MORE

It seems that everyone is taking at least one type of medication after age 50. One of the biggest concerns that holistic nutritionists have for their clients is whether or not their clients are getting their RDA’s of vitamins and minerals to perform all the processes our bodies perform each day! One thing that can hinder this is medication. Do you know what nutrients are depleted by the medications you are taking? Keep reading to find out what’s being depleted and how you can ensure your body is getting everything it needs. READ MORE

To salt or not to salt… that is the question. Many are under the impression that salt is bad for our health. However, the fact is that it actually contains essential trace minerals necessary for many metabolic functions in the body. Salt varies from different sources, so which salt is best? Let’s undress this issue to find out the benefits of sodium, which salt looks good naked, and how to spot the big troublemakers that may be lurking in your cupboard.  READ MORE

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

Mascara is the magic wand of the cosmetic industry and one of the most used cosmetic accessories in the world of makeup. Mascara creates focus on the eyes by giving long, thicker, fuller, voluminous lashes. Who wouldn’t want flirty peeps!

The problem is that most commercial mascaras are filled with synthetic dyes and minerals that cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and can be carcinogenic. We all knew beauty can be intoxicating, but who knew beauty was so toxic. Yikes!  READ MORE