Using plant-based diets in the management of acid reflux (GERD)
Do you often have heartburn, or uncomfortable chest pain after eating? Do you find it difficult to lie down after meals? Do you often take antiacid medications to reduce symptoms of GERD? Did you know? Almost half of all adul
Vegan milk: everything you need to know
Vegan milks are made from a variety of plant foods. The most common sources are soy, almond, and oat. They can also be made from rice, coconut, potato, hemp, cashews, and much more. For vegans, plant-based milks are exc
How to eat more vegetables
Everyone knows that vegetables are healthy. But, most people don’t know how to eat more vegetables. The health benefits of veggies is probably the one and only topic in nutrition that is not debated. When you were a chi
How to do the ultimate vegetarian grocery list?
Vegetarian grocery shopping can be very expensive. It is helpful to have vegetarian and vegan foods on hand at home to make easy and simple meals. It not only saves you time but money as well. You might ask yourself, how i
5 vegan food sources high in vitamin B12
Did you know that vegan foods high in vitamin B12 exist? What is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that is extremely important for everyone, but especially for vegetarians and vegans who are at an increased risk of a vit
Vegan vs Vegetarian: What’s The Difference?
Are you wondering what is the difference between vegan and vegetarian is?
Veganism and Autoimmune Disease: Can a Plant-Based Diet Help?
Veganism and Autoimmune Disease: Can a Plant-Based Diet Help? Approximately two million Canadians are affected by autoimmune diseases. These diseases disproportionately affect women. Overall, almost 80 percent of people with
An IBS nutritionist’s guide to a low FODMAP vegan diet
So you’re vegan and you’ve been told you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Or you’ve been struggling with your IBS symptoms and are curious about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Now what? You might have heard tha