Starting in early May, millions of Muslims around the world will observe the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time for self-reflection, religious observance and for communities and families to come ...
Diabetes & Heart Health
Intermittent Fasting: Everything You Need To Know
Fasting is something that has been practiced for centuries. Many of us associate fasting with the sacred month of Ramadan and other religious traditions. But what is intermittent fasting (IF)? Why has ...
Foods That Heal (And Hurt) Your Gut Health
According to Hippocrates, “All disease begins in the gut.” And while this may not be 100% true for every disease in every person, a vast amount of research indicates that our gut (digestive system) ...
Slow Metabolism? Find out some (not-so-obvious) reasons
You may feel tired, cold or that you've gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic ...
5 Things You Should Know When Your Cholesterol Is High
Cholesterol seems to be a buzzing topic, with a bit of an over-emphasis - borderlining obsession. Before we jump into busting some myths, let's make sure we're on the same page when it comes to what ...
Can’t Stop Eating? Try These 3 Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals
Fact: Indulgence doesn’t only happen during the holiday season, when we can overdo it in the eating department.Sure, I’d agree it’s way too easy (and common) to indulge on those days. But ...