Editorial Team, Author at Alive+Fit

May 27, 2023 Editorial Team

Aromatic herb rescue remedy

Rosemary is more than just an aromatic herb used in Italian food fare and flavourful stews. Deep inhalation of its aroma is medicine for your brain, plus a tea or tincture it’s been proven to positively affect mood, memory, pain, … [More...]

Salads

May 27, 2023 Editorial Team

Spring herb quinoa salad

By Rebecca Mullins, RHN

Spring is a great time to start increasing the amount of greens and other raw veggies that we include in our meals.

Leafy greens are often the basis of our salads – the more familiar milder … [More...]

Weight Loss & Fitness

April 27, 2023 Editorial Team

Nature’s candy may protect against Alzheimer’s

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Dates are delightful. This fabulous fruit comes from the date fruit tree and native to the Middle East. Today dates are grown in various regions and California grown dates dominate the shelves. Dates grow in … [More...]

Vegan

April 27, 2023 Editorial Team

Sweet potato pizza pie

By Sari Huhtala

In the mood for pizza, but steering clear of gluten? Try this palate-pleasing crust idea the next time pizza pie cravings take hold.

Sweet potato pizza crust

1 large steamed sweet potato, chopped and steamed
3 tbsp

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Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

April 27, 2023 Editorial Team

Is there a diet for autism spectrum disorder?

Ask a Nutritionist

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Readers,

This week’s question comes from Sue in Edmundston, New Brunswick. She wrote:

Dear Nutritionist,

I know every individual need is different, but do you have any general diet suggestions for … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

March 29, 2023 Editorial Team

Peptic ulcer or acid reflux?

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Readers,

This week’s column comes from a question I received from a neighbour from my time in Toronto. She writes:

Dear Nutritionist,

I want to know if you have solutions for acid reflux that … [More...]

Weight Loss & Fitness

March 29, 2023 Editorial Team

A go-to grocery checklist for longevity, wellbeing

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Eating a nutrient-dense diet dramatically impacts your body wholistically inside and out. It’s impossible to live a long vibrant life on a diet of processed, pathetic and colorless food stocked full of sugar plus scads … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

February 22, 2023 Editorial Team

Vagus nerve boosters for inflammation, immunity, mood and more

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

The core pillars for a healthier life may differ between health experts, but most would agree nutrition, exercise, water and sleep are linked to longevity. There is also a nerve in the body receiving … [More...]

Remedies

February 22, 2023 Editorial Team

Sinus relief remedies, little-known hacks

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

This week’s question came from Cynthia in Peterborough. She wrote in asking about something many of us deal with when the seasons change and flu season hits and the heaters get turned on – post … [More...]

Holistic Therapy

February 1, 2023 Editorial Team

Energy medicine: tools to elevate your life, wellbeing

What if you had the spiritual tools to access your greatest human potential? To be able to tap into Source Energy to receive insights and inspiration for new ways of thinking and being that improve your relationships and your wellbeing? … [More...]