Health and Wellness

Powerful Protein! Protein is an essential necessary part of a healthy diet. The amount of protein your body needs changes depending on your height, weight, age and activity level. Protein is found abundantly in seafood, meat, poultry, legumes, nuts, eggs, dairy and soy foods.

What does your salt intake have to do with the health of your heart? The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s research indicates that the average Canadian consumes at least three teaspoons of salt every day - three times as much as the Foundation recommends! Ideally the Heart and Stoke Foundation would like Canadians to consume no more than 2300mg of sodium per day....

You can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular disease. Your best defense is leading a healthy lifestyle: don’t smoke, stay physically active, eat nutritious foods and maintain a healthy weight. May sound a little overwhelming, but here’s a few tips that break it down into manageable pieces.

What is Blood Cholesterol and Why Should We Lower it? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is made by the liver or found in animal based foods. While some cholesterol is essential for health, sometimes the body makes too much, or we make lifestyle choices that increase our blood cholesterol levels which elevate our risk of heart disease or stroke.