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There is a lot of confusing information out there today about our food and how it’s grown, so I’d like to offer some clarity. Unlike creating a hybrid plant by cross breeding two varieties of the same type of plant, there’s a newer process that involves changing a species’ genetic make-up in a laboratory. You may already know that GMO means Genetically Modified Organism, but do you know how it impacts the planet,...

We hear about enzymes and that they’re important to our health, but what are they really? And what function do they serve in our bodies? Here I’ll break it down into straightforward terms and offer tips on the best way to obtain them. Enzymes essentially act as a trigger for a range of chemical reactions and interactions in our bodies. They are the catalysts for regular functions like thinking, sleeping,...

Trying to protect yourself from catching a cold or the flu this rainy season? Zinc should be your best friend as it’s a common deficiency in North America. Though I don’t find it necessary to supplement with zinc all year round, I do find it helpful and supportive to the immune system during the changes in weather in the fall and spring. This is especially important if you have kids,...

With summer approaching, many friends, relatives, and clients have been asking me about how they could get “jacked”, “ripped”, “shredded”, “swole”, and ready for the beach. Many of these questions include: “how often should I train?”, “how many reps should I do?”, “what kind of exercises should I be performing?”…etc. Therefore, I have decided to dedicate a series of blog posts to inform, educate, and guide you through the basics...

Christmas and New Years has just passed and there’s no more excuse to skip the gym or pig out. Many people let themselves loose during the holidays and are now trying to get back in shape. They tell themselves that they’re hitting the 4 times a week, one hour per session, to burn off the excess weight they gained over the break. Walking into the gym, they see other members with...

A worldwide survey on fitness trends revealed high-intensity interval training, otherwise known as HIIT, to top the list in 2018 (Walter, 2017). So, what is HIIT? It is a new way of training which involves short bursts of high-intensity energy input followed by short periods of rest or recovery. HIIT is different from continuous cardiovascular exercise or steady state cardio (e.g. one hour jogging) which is usually performed at 60-80%...