As we sat in the dentist’s office the other day, we noticed piles of magazines with slim, sun-kissed models trying to sell us on their new “diet hacks.” No matter where you go today, you cannot get away from the
Worthy At Any Weight
Nutrition Needs For Recovery After Exercise
When we are active, the storage form of carbohydrate, glycogen, provides fuel to working muscles during exercise. After exercise, our glycogen stores have been used up. In addition to depleted glycogen, resistance exercise (weight training) increases the rate of protein
What’s In Your Cup?
Do you know how much sugar and fat are being added to your daily coffee? Tactful marketing can often mislead consumers into making decisions that can have alarming affects on blood sugar and cholesterol. Many of our patients go to Tim Hortons daily
The Strength of Optimism
Today we share a story of a man who defied medical logic. Our Opa (technically Nikolas’ Opa) had diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He showed no significant symptoms of disease until the last 6 months of his 86 year life.
Could Your Eating Speed Be Connected to Your Weight?
It has been suggested that the faster we eat, the more likely we are to eat more, and the more likely we may be to weigh more. In a study with 70 participants where half were overweight and the other
What You Can Do About Your Cholesterol
High levels of LDL cholesterol have been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease by promoting atherosclerosis. In atherosclerosis, thick wax-like plaque can harden and narrow blood vessel walls which can limit the flow of blood and increase risks of heart
RADNUT’s Top 5 for Nutrition on Vacation
The RADNUT team has always loved travelling. Since we’ve just returned from another adventure, we had to take this opportunity to share our personal tips that never fail to keep us feeling healthy, balanced, and energetic while away from home.
The 23 1/2 Hour Day
Do you spend your 8 hour work day sitting at a desk, plus 1 hour drive sitting in your car, maybe another 2 hours sitting in front of a TV, and then another 8 hours lying in bed? Are you
Nutrition Needs During Exercise
If you’re walking or exercising a few times each week for good health, you may not need any extra nutrition other than hydration during exercise. Zoorob and co-authors in their 2013 journal article suggest that “maintaining proper hydration during exercise
Changing The Way We Think About Stress
Health psychologist Kelly McGonigal shares that how we view our stress response could change the effect stress has on our bodies. Many of us are aware that high stress levels can increase risks of heart disease, cause weight changes, increase muscle