How Much Vitamin D Do I Really Need During Pregnancy?
You may have been told as an adult to take the daily recommendation of 1000 IU of vitamin D daily, but is that all you really need? If you live anywhere with a lack of sunlight, there’s a chance you have heard a lot of talk about vitamin D. Often called the sunshine vitamin, there […]
Sleep & Nutrition: The Myths & Truths
In a previous post, we talked about the basics of sleep, and how lacking enough quality sleep each night can have some negative effects on overall health. You can read that post here. In this post, however, we’re going to look deeper into the way the food we eat affects our sleep. There are many […]
Sleep: The Basics & How It Affects Your Health
One thing humans have in common is our need for sleep, but how much does the way we sleep affect our overall health? If the average person sleeps 8 hours a day, that means we spend around 33% of our lives sleeping! Sleep is essential for bodily function, and this post will detail its importance, […]
Back to School Meal Ideas
With back to school season approaching fast, the stress of feeding busy kids, tweens, and/or teenagers may be on the horizon for many. Gone are the relaxing summer days filled with impromptu barbecues and frozen sweets galore – the kids’ days are now packed to the brim with schoolwork, sports, and activities, leaving little room […]
Crispy Lentils
Did you know that lentils are nutrient packed and filled with B vitamins, iron, protein, and fibre? They are incredible for your health! But, let me teach you how to make them into something so delicious that even your kids can snack on like chips! These crispy lentils are one of the most versatile treats […]
How does PCOS affect menses? What you need to know
Have you been recently diagnosed with PCOS or do you want to know more about? Are you scared? Confused? Frustrated? What even is PCOS an how does it affect menses (or the female menstrual cycle)? If you’ve recently been diagnosed with PCOS, take a deep breath and tell yourself “I am not alone”. 1 in […]
