Are Soy Milk And Soy Based Foods Good For Me?

Are Soy Milk And Soy Based Foods Good For Me?

Q: Are soy milk and soy based foods good for me? A:The soybean contains large quantities of natural toxins or “anti-nutrients”. First among them are potent enzyme inhibitors that block the action of trypsin and other enzymes vital for protein digestion....
How Much Protein Do I Really Need To Eat?

How Much Protein Do I Really Need To Eat?

Q: How much protein do I really need to eat? A:When you eat protein, your body breaks it down into individual amino acids. It then uses these amino acids to repair, rebuild and replenish every single type of cell in your body (organs, skin, hair, brain, muscles, etc)....
What’s All The Fuss About Turmeric?

What’s All The Fuss About Turmeric?

Written By Guest Author Kat Blake; Naturopath. Turmeric has developed popular attention in recent months and trendy cafes are even serving turmeric lattes. The truth is, it isn’t a new spice. It has actually been used to manage inflammatory conditions for centuries in...
Laurie’s Rant: How Sharp Is Your Axe?

Laurie’s Rant: How Sharp Is Your Axe?

Let’s picture two lumberjacks. They both have the exact same strength, axe-swinging technique and level of experience with chopping down trees. If they were to have a competition to see which one could chop down the most  amount of trees in a day, who would win? The...
How Do I Know If I Need To Eat More Protein?

How Do I Know If I Need To Eat More Protein?

Everybody’s protein requirements differ as it depends on activity level, goals, current body shape/ weight and any existing medical issues. But one of the best ways to determine if you are deficient is to identify common symptoms associated with a less than adequate...