Diet and Nutrition

Chia seeds may be tiny, but they pack a huge nutritional punch that feature an array of super nutrients, such as magnesium, potassium, heart-healthy fiber, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, chia seeds can be sprinkled on cereal and salads for a satisfying crunch or blended with liquid, in which they bind to fill you up and prevent between meal cravings.

There’s no denying that caffeine can have a powerful effect on us in both physical and psychological ways. A morning cup of coffee or strong tea can transform us from dreary and exhausted to energized and alert. That’s perhaps the most important reason coffee is the world’s most popular beverage and why Starbucks was transformed […]

These days the options are a lot more vast and varied, from sea salts harvested from around the world to salts from active volcanoes. But what’s the difference, and what’s worth paying more for in terms of a salt that benefits your health? Let’s take a closer look and you’ll be able to decide for yourself.

Move aside apples and bananas, there’s a new superfruit in the neighbourhood, and it even has a cool name: Lucuma. This subtropical fruit is native to South America and has recently risen to popularity in the U.S. Even the ancient Inca civilization (modern-day Peru) ate Lucuma for its sweet taste and health benefits. This fruit […]

The fermentation craze in North America includes kimchi, kefir, and sauerkraut, but perhaps you have yet to sample kombucha! The tart, bubbly, soda-like beverage known as Kombucha has many saying no to soda and yes to this fermented fizzy drink. The bubbly beverage offers great levels of probiotics, which are the healthy bacteria that keep our […]

The fermentation craze has been sweeping North America for the past year and shows no signs of slowing down. We’ve seen it come in many forms including yogurt, kimchi and sauerkraut, but the dairy-based drink known as Kefir is another fermentation wonder picking up steam. The drink tastes similar to yogurt, but with a consistency […]