You may have heard the term ‘eat seasonally’ touted by nutrition experts, foodies, and chefs alike. But what does that mean, and what are the benefits to eating seasonal foods? Also, what are the benefits of consuming foods from this season – summer! We’ll discuss in this article. Eating seasonally basically means incl…
May is National Celiac Awareness Month! Before we dive into the specifics a gluten-free diet, it’s important to cover some stats on celiac disease and why it is so important for those with the disease to follow a gluten-free diet. Did you know celiac disease is now recognized as one of the most common chronic diseases…
A healthy and balanced diet is required to give your body the vitamins and nutrients it needs to stay in good health. Use this guide to ensure that you are giving your body what it needs. Click image to open full sized image
March is Nutrition Month! Nutrition is the basis of living a healthy lifestyle. I’m sure you know this, but your body is very complex; each and every day there are physical and chemical processes occurring that help you maintain normal physiological function. There are essential nutrients required for normal function t…
Want to feel healthier? Lose weight? Improve your digestion? While upgrading your food choices is naturally a great place to start, in reality, it’s only half of the healthy eating equation. Have you ever stopped to examine “how” you eat? In other words, paying close attention to your eating habits. You see, changing y…
Make your diet healthy by adding the right ingredients to your salads. For lunch or dinner, these healthy additions will help you increase your nutrient and vitamin intake.
Celiac disease is a serious, genetic autoimmune condition that is estimated to affect approximately 1 in 133 North Americans. Sadly, approximately 83% of celiac sufferers go either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with the wrong condition. People with celiac disease are unable to digest gluten – the protein found in wheat,…
Committing to a healthy, well balanced diet gives your body the nutrients and energy it needs to live your happiest, healthiest life. So today we have an easy to use meal plan guide that you can use to kick-start your own healthier diet choices. Many of these recipes are only a click away from The Bell Lifestyle Kitche…
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for approximately 90% of all cases. It’s a metabolic disorder, characterized by insulin resistance and fasting elevations in blood sugar levels, and if left untreated can result in a number of serious health complications. The good news is that this form o…
Your kidneys are vital organs that help detoxify your body by filtering and eliminating waste and producing urine. Over 2 million Canadians suffer from kidney disease or kidney damage. The risk factors for kidney disease include; being of African descent, eating a diet high in red meat, smoking and obesity. There are a…