Exercise causes heart disease.

Did you know that physically active, middle aged, white, men are more likely to have plaque in their arteries? That doesn’t really seem to make any sense. According to researchers at the University of Illinois studying the physical activity levels of a group of men for 25 years it is. They found that the white males were more likely to …

Black Bean, Spinach & Corn Soup

Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp sunflower oil 1/2 sweet onion chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic minced 3-4 celery stalks chopped 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional) 1 (796ml) can of black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1 package frozen spinach 1 can crushed tomatoes 2-3 cups of water 1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp …

Social Media for Weight Loss

Share that Selfie. It has been said, “that a picture is worth a thousand words” and if you are talking about weight loss that couldn’t be more true. A new study has shown the benefits of social media in achieving goals with interactive, online communities. Sharing success and setbacks publicly was an important part of achieving personal goals in this …

How is your posture?

Posture is important. It is one of the first things I notice about people. It tells me about how they spend most of their time. Their muscle imbalances, their life imbalances, their pain.  If you are like most people when I mentioned posture you straightened up a little. It is unconscious, we know what to do, but don’t think about …

Could you be vegan for one month?

November Challenge is coming soon! Did you know that November is World Vegan Month? Last year for the month of November I challenged you to do something everyday for the month of November. Many of you joined me and I would encourage you to do it again this year. Do you think you could be vegan for one month? November …

Good guts

Does aging start in your guts? Healthy guts may be the answer to healthy aging. Research from a new study by University of Western Ontario has found that healthy elderly have the same gut microbiota as healthy young adults. The research showed there was a direct correlation between health and gut microbes. Professor Greg Gloor scientist and researcher says, “This …

Fitspiration

Fitspiration happens. I have been promoting the benefits of strength training for a long time and this weekend a miracle happened. My sister is going to start using her weight room! And she is not the only one. Women are interested in being stronger, not lighter. Getting fit has become a lot more than a weight management system. Being stronger …

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving I hope you have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. I was recently reminded about how many of you make lifestyle changes because of something you read in the Facts and I am thankful that you take the time to read and respond to the Facts. Many of us may have overindulged this holiday weekend and I am …

Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad I love salad for dinner. Big salads with lots of crunch. Texture is very important to me. I love crunch. An easy dinner or lunch is chopped salad. Whatever types of vegetables that you can cut into chunks with a homemade dressing, beans and sometimes a little avocado topping and you have a meal. Red leaf lettuce cut …

The Best Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

A delicious way to eat your Brussels sprouts. Roasted with Balsamic vinegar these are nutritional powerhouses and delicious. Make them in the oven or the air fryer.