How is your heart beating these days? Do you get winded easily? If you could rate your heart health on a scale of 1-10, what would yours be? Second to cancer, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Canada. In 2013 it accounted for 20% of all known deaths. Heart disease involves plaque […]
By Marianna Duba, Holistic Nutritionist You may have already heard that our body is inhabited by a large population of various microorganisms, the majority of which reside in our gastrointestinal tract. On average, we carry about 1.1 to 1.4 kg of bacteria in the gut. This internal ecosystem harbours health-promoting bacteria (Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli) […]
By Marianna Duba We know that they are important! We know that eating five to ten servings of fresh vegetables and fruit can increase our energy, boost immunity, improve our gut health, help manage our weight, and support the body’s detoxification pathways. Still, many of us find it difficult to meet this dietary target and […]