Providing meal plans is a mainstay of the health and fitness industry. And I get why. If you’ve been struggling with your weight, and not...

As 2020 (finally) comes to a close, we are being presented with new challenges to successfully navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Colder...

This recipe is warming and hearty, making it a perfect meal for a fall or winter evening. It is full of protein, antioxidants, and...

The high fat / low carb ketogenic diet is one of the hottest trends in nutrition. Due to it’s therapeutic potential, I have been using...

I’ve always been a snack person. I find having regular nutrition breaks can help level out my energy on long work days and keep me on...

The definition of “healthy eating” in 2017 is decidedly debatable. Many of our well-established nutritional guidelines appear to be...

I’ve always been a slim person. I inherited what my cousins call the “Karges metabolism” from my mother’s side of the family. That means...

Ever reached for the remainder of your chocolate bar and realized you must have already finished it? Or have you ever eaten an entire...

Although it should be just a few simple ingredients, store-bought pesto often has all sorts of additives. You can’t beat fresh, homemade...

If you’re confused about what you should eat you’re not alone. Paleo or Vegetarianism? Weight watchers or zone diet? Low fat or low carb?...

Antibiotic treatment of bacterial infections has saved millions of lives and is considered one of the great public health successes of...

This week, a study was released comparing the nutrient content of organic vs. conventionally grown tomatoes in Brazilian farms. Although...

A recent Oxford study on vegetarianism has been getting a lot of attention. Released January 30th, the study shows a 32% reduction in...

In Aamjiwnaang First Nation, near Sarnia, Ontario, there aren’t enough boys to have a hockey team. And although there are three girls’...

It was September 23, 2006, and I couldn’t sleep. The next day was the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront half-marathon. I had been training...

KW resident George Harvey was diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure when he was only 19 years old. This surprised George, as he...

I grew up on a farm. We had a big vegetable garden and we spent the summer tending it, harvesting, preserving, and canning. We traded...

“Hidden Dangers of Detox Diets” was the title of a mass email message I recently received. Intrigued, I opened it up and it led to an...

As a naturopathic doctor I help my patients choose the best foods for their health. People ask me what they should eat and I make...

When I was a naturopathic student, I was faced with a nutritional conundrum. I found myself sitting in classes all day learning that the...