Are vegans really malnourished? If you saw the headlines on ScienceAlert.com then you might think this is true. The authors contend that vegan diets are contributing to malnutrition in developed countries and that “hidden hunger” affects 2 billion people around the world. Really? Let’s take a look at all that is wrong with this article. First, one of the studies …
5 Ways to Live Better, Longer
Getting older doesn’t have to mean decline. If your goal is to stay healthy as long as possible you may want to make these five facts part of your life. 1. Think positively about ageing. Yale researchers recently discovered that people who view ageing positively are 50% less likely to develop dementia. Even if they have the gene linked to …
Paul Sherwen
On Sunday December 2nd, 2018, Paul Sherwen died at age 62. You may know Paul, if you followed the Tour de France, you would recognize him. Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen were the voices of the Tour for North Americans for years. He was an ex-professional cyclist and commentated on the Tour thirty-three times. He also commentated on cycling for the …
Weight Loss isn’t a Goal
Weight loss isn’t the goal. It is an outcome. I have helped hundreds of people lose weight, from 10 to over 100 lbs, and most importantly, keep it off. What the successful losers have confirmed for me is that weight loss isn’t the goal. You might disagree, but let me explain. After years of helping people change their habits, health …
Happy Birthday
How do you think about ageing? Do you think that age is inevitably linked with disease? I have been thinking about how the ways we view ageing has changed over the last few years. Mostly because it is my birthday this week. I think of birthdays, like a personal new year, a time to reflect on how the past year …
Dark Chocolate Daily.
A little dark chocolate daily is a nice treat. Make it dark, fair trade, organic and enjoy the benefits. You can also find more infographics at Visualistan
The 12 worst things we are doing to our health
What are the worst things we do to our health? I went to Perspectives in Exercise, Health & Fitness Conference over the weekend. Every two years exercise professionals gather  to learn, discuss and present new research and the applications in exercise, health and fitness. This year one of the panel discussions was “What are the worst things that Canadians (and …
How To Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated while exercising is important for maintaining your performance. It doesn’t take a lot to increase your body temperature, reduce your capacity and reduce your ability to recover. Stay hydrated while exercising, even in cooler temperatures, to get all the benefits from your workout. You can learn more about hydration and how to make your own recovery drink, as …
How menus encourage eating more
How menus encourage us to eat more food Knowing how menus are designed can help us make better choices. Being aware of the ways restaurant menus prompt us to make choices makes it easier to be prepared for the temptations. It is easier to make healthier choices when you know what to look for. You can also find more infographics …
Dark Chocolate is a Good Work Snack
Summer has arrived! The days are longer and it is fun to spend more time outside. Even if you enjoy the outdoors all year long, summer weather always makes us want to spend more time having fun. Relaxation and Recovery The benefits of eating well and exercising are often realized during our recovery time. We all need a little fun. …
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