Editorial Team, Author at Alive+Fit

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Readers,

This week’s column covers the ninth of the top 10 nutrition questions I get asked.

In July we explored how to beat a sugar addiction. Today, we’re going to look at the best … [More...]

Natural Healing

August 25, 2022 Editorial Team

Menopause, asthma, arthritis relief with red clover

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

A walk outside is a fast track to herbal happiness. Red clover is an edible perennial herb growing wild throughout Asia, Europe and northwest Africa. Luckily this little love of the legume family has … [More...]

Salads

August 25, 2022 Editorial Team

Flavourful salad combinations to explore this summer

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Readers,

This week’s question comes from Karyn in Grand Falls, NB. Karyn wants to know some fresh recipes to use the abundant veggies she’s grown in her garden. She’d like recipes that are interesting … [More...]

Salads

July 25, 2022 Editorial Team

Body-boosting plant-based picnic salad

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Summer is synonymous with salads. When the weather is hot, hydrating foods are first rate. Skip standing over the grill and keep the kitchen cool. Salads are a snap. Kick complicated prep to the … [More...]

Natural Healing

July 25, 2022 Editorial Team

How to beat a sugar addiction

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

This week’s column features the eighth of the top ten nutrition questions I get asked.

Is Sugar Really Addicting?

We know from rat studies that sugar is more addictive than even cocaine. I wrote … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

July 25, 2022 Editorial Team

Are you drinking this Health Canada-funded “health killer?”

By Joanne Stevens

“I wouldn’t feed this stuff to a dying animal, let alone a dying human being. If you agree, let the hospital management know. Or snipe at them via social media until they begin to pay attention. I … [More...]

Natural Healing

June 27, 2022 Editorial Team

Ask a nutritionist: Is there anything natural to help edema?

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Nutritionist,

My question is about my mother. She suffers from really bad edema in her lower legs. She takes a prescription diuretic for it, but she has been suffering from a loss of hearing, … [More...]

Vegan

June 27, 2022 Editorial Team

Functional foods: top-notch tahini

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Tahini is a totally addictive nutritious super food that deserves more love. Tahini is made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It is a Middle Eastern condiment, but also found in other countries cuisines. … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

June 27, 2022 Editorial Team

Food choices: are you creating deficiencies?

By Dr A.W. Martin, D.C; PhD; DNM

Over the years I saw hundreds of vegans or vegetarians in my practice of clinical nutrition. I respected their choice, be it for religious or personal reasons. I always felt that it was … [More...]

Choosing magnesium: which one is right for you?

By Lisa Kowalyk, CNP, B.Kin

Magnesium is the master mineral, and when we are low, the body really feels it. Often thought of for muscle cramps, the uses of magnesium extend far beyond muscle health! Magnesium can be used to help … [More...]

Author: Editorial Team

What are the best sugar substitutes?

Menopause, asthma, arthritis relief with red clover

Flavourful salad combinations to explore this summer

Body-boosting plant-based picnic salad

How to beat a sugar addiction

Are you drinking this Health Canada-funded “health killer?”

Ask a nutritionist: Is there anything natural to help edema?

Functional foods: top-notch tahini

Food choices: are you creating deficiencies?

Choosing magnesium: which one is right for you?