Pregnancy is a time of growth – growth of a baby, growth of a mother’s belly and growth of a…
healthy living
91% of Canadians have detectable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine according to recent data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). Concentrations of BPA were highest in the teens – people aged 12 to 19 had mean concentrations of 1.50 micrograms per litre. That is nearly 30% higher than the mean concentration.
Teen girls aren’t likely to be thinking about their risk for osteoporosis, but maybe they should be. Peak bone density is reached for most women in their early 20s, and what they are eating in their teen years has an enormous impact on the health of their bones later in life.
More foods can affect your health and your baby’s health than you might realize. Understanding what foods to avoid during pregnancy is an important aspect of pregnancy nutrition.
A spring cleanse can be a wonderful way to clean up our diets and feel as good on the inside as Spring feels outside. There are many benefits to a spring cleanse: increased energy, better digestion, fewer allergy symptoms, improved immune system function, better sleep, better concentration, healthier skin, healthy weight and many, many more.
3pm. You hear a sweet voice in your head, calling you towards the snack machine or the fridge, urging you…