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Healthy eating doesn’t mean turning Thanksgiving dinner into a sad plate of white meat and steamed vegetables while everyone else digs into the stuffing. In fact, a truly healthy relationship with food includes room for celebration and tradition. So if our goal isn’t perfect eating, how exactly do we enjoy the feast while still supporting our long term health goals?

Cruciferous vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamins C, E and K, folate and a variety of plant compounds called glucosinolates. These compounds are responsible for some of the characteristic peppery or sulfur-like aromas of cruciferous veggies and are being studied for their potential role in supporting cellular health. 

Hormones are taking centre stage these days when it comes to women’s health. We are finally beginning to understand the importance of maintaining the fine and delicate balance of the array of hormones that regulate your body… and by extension your life. If you’ve been curious about whether your hormonal makeup could be an issue for you, you may have come across the term ‘estrogen dominance.’

After a summer filled with camping and BBQ’s do you find yourself scrambling to remember what you used to cook for dinner? Or maybe you’re looking to switch things up, or focusing this year on providing more balanced meals for your family. Either way, I’ve got you covered. 

Back-to-school season means the brain has a big job to do. Between remembering how to do homework, concentrating in class, managing emotions and navigating busy extracurricular schedules, the mental juggling is no joke!  Let’s shine a spotlight on an important nutrient to support growing brains for lifelong learning: Omega Fatty Acids. 

If you’re a Summer lover, the end of the season can feel like such a low. Especially as we hunker down for another rainy and grey West Coast Winter. No more fun in the sun, no more long days, backyard BBQ’s and camping trips. Heading back into the drudge of routine can really do a number for our mental health. So let’s take a look at some small steps we can take for our mental health as Summer closes to prepare us for a joyful Fall.

There's something magical about blackberry season, and it's already upon us! Whether you're wandering country roads with a bucket in hand, picking berries along your favourite hiking trail, or finding beautiful local berries at the farmers' market, blackberries are one of summer's sweetest gifts. These juicy little gems are more than just delicious, they're packed with antioxidants, fibre, vitamins, and plant compounds that support everything from healthy aging to brain health.

Let's face it… our phones aren't going anywhere. While you know I love to yap about how too much screen time is bad for our health, technology can also be a powerful ally when we use it intentionally. Think of these apps as tools that keep you connected to your health goals, while remembering that listening to your body will always be the most valuable tool you have.

When the weather heats up, the last thing I want to do is spend hours standing over a hot stove. Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of all the fresh, colourful produce available and there’s no better way to do that than a salad! Are you a salad hater? Well, allow me to try and change your mind.. a great salad isn't just lettuce tossed with limp dressing. The best salads combine protein, healthy fats, fibre, herbs, fruit, crunch, and bold flavours to create a meal that fuels your body while keeping you cool. They also make excellent leftovers for lunch the next day, making healthy eating pretty darn effortless!

One of the coolest things about the advancements happening in medicine right now is we are starting to understand more complex issues at a deeper level, which can revolutionize the care we are able to provide! One area that has long been misunderstood is women’s health, particularly when it comes to hormones and the systemic effect of their regulation. This is something that many women come to me frustrated with, and one of those key diagnoses that is gaining a deeper understanding right now is one that is becoming increasingly common: PCOS.

Your Summer herb garden is not just about fresh flavour into meals, it’s a living pharmacy right outside your door! Herbs are some of the most accessible, affordable, and underrated tools for supporting digestion, hormones, immunity, and nervous system health. Let’s explore what makes them so special, and how to actually use them in everyday life.

There’s a reason they call stress the silent killer. Stress is a major factor in things like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, immune issues, and even cancer so it’s not something to just shrug off. Our nervous system is the physical system behind our bodies response to the stresses of our world, and unfortunately it doesn’t know the difference between the pressures of modern life and being chased by a tiger. All our nervous system recognizes is that something that feels like a threat to our survival is happening and it does its job and gets our body prepared to either fight, fight, or freeze.. whichever one is better conducive to survival.