Understanding Cholesterol, part 2

Understanding Cholesterol, part 2

    There is considerable confusion around cholesterol and the vital roles it plays in optimal health. It’s one of the most protective substances, yet we spend billions annually on drugs to prevent our bodies from making it. Cholesterol is made by all...
Understanding Your Cholesterol, part 1

Understanding Your Cholesterol, part 1

What is cholesterol and what does it do? Does the cholesterol you eat impact cholesterol levels in your blood? Is it possible to have too low levels of cholesterol? What do all those numbers mean on your bloodwork?  Is high cholesterol really a good indicator for...
Simple Chocolate Mousse

Simple Chocolate Mousse

  This elegant dessert is perfect for guests or for a simple treat at home. Ingredients: 80g chocolate, ideally 80% cocoa or higher (use sugar-free for low carb) 160g hot water Add the chocolate in a blender and add hot water. Blend until smooth and pour into 2-3...

Is it really ADHD? Or…

Since delving deeper into the field of genomic medicine, I have been revisiting the role of critical nutrients in the human diet. It’s astounding to realize that in North America, in the land of plenty, most of us are nutrient deficient.  Today, I’d...

Eight Easy Hacks to Balance your Blood Sugar

Today’s article is based on the work of Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist and bestselling author who is passionate about educating people on how to better manage their blood sugars. She takes the science behind what and how to eat accessible for people to...