December 2025 December Isn’t Always Easy December is often painted as a season of joy, twinkling lights, full tables of food, cheerful music, and togetherness. But for many of us, it can be one of the heaviest months of the year. This time of year can stir up grief, loss, and longing. We may miss people who are no longer with us, feel the regret of relationships that have changed, or carry the weight of a difficult year coming to a close. Darker and shorter days, colder weather, and disrupted...
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November 2025 Let’s Talk Poop: Decoding Your Bowel Habits A few weeks ago, I ate out at a restaurant and got “glutenized.” After the initial bout of bloating, cramps, and diarrhea subsided, my poop wasn’t normal for over a week. My transit time was off, my bathroom timing was off, and the appearance wasn’t right. What did this tell me? That my GI tract was definitely irritated and needed time to heal. Poop may not be the most glamorous topic, but it’s one of the most important windows into...
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October 2025 Nourish Your Gut, Strengthen Your Immunity As I sit down to write this month’s newsletter, I’m nursing a bit of a headache, some brain fog, low energy, and a sore upper arm. Have I caught one of the nasty bugs going around? Thankfully, no, I’m just feeling the aftereffects of my flu and COVID vaccines. I was planning to talk about poop (yep, that’s right…poop!) but I’ll save that topic for another time. Today, let’s talk about how your gut and your immune system are deeply...
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September 2025 Protein: Superstar or Just Smart Marketing? Probably one of the most common questions I get as a whole-food, plant-based eater is: “But where do you get your protein?” Protein is everywhere in the news these days, it’s a food trend and big business. And sure, we do need enough of it: protein helps build and repair tissues, keeps muscles and bones strong, and supports your immune system. But here’s something that might surprise you: true protein deficiency is almost unheard of...
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August 2025 Electrolytes matter for everyone, every day. Hello Everyone! Have you ever given much thought to electrolytes? Are you into sports drinks? Should you be? We often hear about electrolytes in the context of athletes and marathon runners, but they actually play an important role in everyone’s health. This month’s article takes a closer look at what electrolytes really do, how they connect to gut health, and whether you need to supplement. Especially in the heat of summer or when...
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July 2025 Why one bad meal can mess with your gut for years Happy July! Summer is a season of fresh fruit, cookouts, and dining al fresco but it's also the peak season for food borne illness. Every year, millions of people get sick from something they ate. While most cases are mild, food poisoning can sometimes lead to longer-lasting digestive issues especially if the gut’s delicate balance is disrupted. And at the centre of that disruption? Something most people have never heard of: the...
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June 2025 Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Support Your Microbiome June is Eat Local Month! Summer is here, and with it comes an abundance of fresh, local produce, bursting with flavour and gut-loving benefits. If you’ve been thinking about shopping at your local farmers’ market or signing up for a Good Food Box or Farmhub Harvest Box, now is the time. But eating local isn’t just about supporting your community or enjoying fresher food. It’s also one of the best things you can do for your...
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May 2025 What Do Doritos Have to Do with Mental Health? May is Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year I found myself reflecting on something unexpected: Doritos. But before we get to the chips, let’s zoom out for a moment... What exactly is mental health? According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): Mental health and mental illness are not the same. Mental health is like physical health — it refers to your overall well-being, including...
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April 2025 Smile! It's National Oral Health Month Oral Health and Overall Well-being: It Starts in Your Mouth Did you know your mouth is home to billions of bacteria and that they might be influencing your heart, brain, and immune system? It’s true. And last week, during my routine six-month dental check-up, I was once again reminded how much our oral health matters—sometimes in unexpected ways. 🪥 “No Thanks, I’ll Pass on the Bubble Gum Mouthwash…” The hygienist greeted me with the usual...
10 months ago • 4 min read