Cholesterol – The Good, The Bad, The Awesome?
March The Month of Myth Busting – Is Cholesterol Bad? - This month No Shoes Nutrition is exploring dietary myths and the first myth we want to debunk is the worry around dietary cholesterol. Let’s talk about cholesterol - why we have it, what it’s good for and when we should worry about cholesterol levels.
Read moreWant to Live Longer? Specific Foods to Add as You Age.
Here’s the Specifics on How to Live WELL Longer! - If you are ready to take some specific steps to ensure you are aging as well as you can, nutrition can play a BIG role in your energy levels, how well you digest and assimilate the foods you are eating to ensure your muscles, bones, and body systems are getting what they need so you can perform optimally each day.
Read moreWant to Live Longer? Here's What You Need!
Live Longer AND Live Well Longer - There is a misconception out there that our health has improved because we are living longer. If you look at the statistics for Canada in 1970 the average lifespan was almost 73 years and as of 2019, that number has risen to 80 years for males and 84 years for females. But the question must be asked, are we living WELL longer?
Read moreHibiscus – Not Just A Beautiful Flower
Ever Thought You Might Drink Your Garden?
Ever heard of the hibiscus flower? Have you ever thought about eating it or drinking it as a tea? I have been able to travel south where these flowers bloom daily and man do they smell beautiful! I hadn’t heard of eating or drinking them to improve my health until I was in Mexico a few years ago and had hibiscus tea.
Read moreThe Challenge of Sleep – A Sleep Challenge
Are you Sleeping enough?
I’m a mom, I run my own business, we are selling our home and I volunteer my time at my kids’ school and in the community. I also have hobbies and activities I love to participate in. So, when, do you ask, do I find time to sleep? Well, it has recently come to my attention, thanks to my body giving me some not so subtle signs and symptoms, that I am NOT getting enough sleep.
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