Genetic nutrition uses personal genetic information to guide dietary recommendations. These recommendations are more effective at the individual level in contrast to traditional diets. Nutritional genetic research examines the relationship between the human genome, nutrition and health. Scientists are working towards developing a holistic understanding of the body’s response to food on a cellular level. Nutrients from food can […]
Wondering what the best thing to eat before a morning workout is? Well, what you eat is as important as when you eat. Whether you swim daily in the mornings for exercise or you swim competitively, it’s important to start your day right. A big part of that is what you chose to fuel your […]
We’ve been writing about the benefits of swimming on fitness for a while now, we’ve gone over which stroke is the best for burning the most calories as well as the physical, emotional and mental benefits that come with swimming. In this article we’ll do a deeper dive into the science of swimming for weight […]
Swimming not only gets you in shape, but it keeps you in shape as well! It’s an intensive workout that’s easy on your joints. It offers physical and emotional benefits and there are four different strokes to try out. There’s the freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly stroke and backstroke. All strokes have drawbacks, but one of them […]
One of the biggest decisions a parent will make when transitioning back to work is choosing the best child care centre for their child. Choosing a day care centre can be an emotional and difficult experience for many families. It is hard to believe your little one will soon be out of the house and […]
Matcha green tea has a plethora of health benefits, since – unlike regular bagged green tea, matcha powder contains all of the nutrients from the green tea leaf. If you love matcha as much as I do then you’ve probably dabbled in creating or have searched up recipes for delicious matcha treats. If your love […]
Switching from coffee to green tea was the best choice I’ve ever made. Mornings felt impossible without my coffee. Throughout my first two years of University I practically had coffee coursing through my veins. My nights were dedicated to assignments and papers; I would sleep between one and four hours every night. Due to this, […]
Summer has arrived! So it’s time for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors, plan trips and host fun parties, especially by the pool! One of the highlights of getting together with friends and family is tasting all the fresh and delicious seasonal dishes. There are the classics, but we have come up with […]
Tis the season for scrumptious pastries and holiday feasts! Don’t let this stop you from eating some healthy snacks! We have plenty of fantastic options! Healthy Snack 1: Veggie Platter Tree A traditional veggie platter can easily be turned into an edible Christmas tree! Use this for an afterschool snack or a pre-dinner appetizer. This […]
