By Dr. Natasha Turner ND According to the Gallup’s annual Health and Healthcare Survey, the average man now weighs 196 pounds; the average woman weighs 160 pounds. Both figures are 20 pounds greater than self-reported weights in 1990. So why are we still getting fatter? We have all been there – the diet rollercoaster. We […]
The new Canada Food Guide was released last week and there have been many significant changes made. The new Canada Food Guide was released last week and there have been many significant changes made. The “rainbow” is gone, serving sizes no longer and no mention of food groups. There is an endorsement to eat more […]
By Dr. Natasha Turner ND For most people, Keto it is not the ideal approach as it is hard to sustain for a long period. Type 1 Diabetes and kidney disease patients must use caution and should avoid without medical guidance. I feel it is especially harmful for women and should not be recommended. This […]
When the temperature plummets outdoors most of us want to be in hibernation mode! Relaxing indoors by a fire with a nice cup of tea and a book is a lovely treat BUT don’t spend all your downtime seated. We need to keep moving even during the coldest days – so – have a brisk […]
BY Dr. Natasha Turner ND Have you ever heard someone describe their diet as they “don’t eat anything that has a face”. If not, I am sure you are familiar with the more common term, a vegan or vegetarian diet. The current trend, however, is to refer to this style of eating as a “plant-based […]
For the month of January, I will be focusing on the current health and wellness trends. They are in no particular order but a great way to learn the trends and see which ones you can incorporate into your life this year! 1. Group Body-weight and Strength Training Strong is the new skinny! Whether performing […]
Weight gain numbers show that an average of only one to two pounds is accumulated each year during the holidays. While this does not sound like much, most will not lose these few pounds, and the reality is that it’s these which result in the 10lb plus increase per decade us adults are documented to […]
If your nutrition and exercise plans have been taken over by busy schedules or you just generally feel you are in the need of a slim down then these tips might help you achieve success! As you know, any diet program starts in the kitchen before it can even progress to the gym. However, there […]
IT’S ALL ABOUT PROTEIN! Our stance on the importance of protein for a healthy body composition won’t come as a news flash for those of you who follow Dr. Turner ND’s work, but a new study adds even more strength to that position. In a weight-loss study, individuals who used a high-quality whey protein-based meal […]
This may surprise you, but eight common foods – milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, soy, wheat and shellfish – cause 90 percent of all food allergies. Chances are, half of those items make common appearances in your daily diet. They could, however, be jacking up your cortisol, decreasing your immune strength, and keeping you from achieving […]
