By Dr. Natasha Turner ND Most of us think about putting on more padding during the winter months, when the holidays hit us with extra goodies from Halloween through New Year’s Day. Plus, those dark, dreary winter days can take a toll on our carb cravings, workouts, and raging appetite. Soon bulky sweaters and puffy […]
These healthy options have been hand-picked by Dr. T and her team – we always are looking for low carb, low fat, protein rich options. B-Up Bars • Each bar contains 20 grams of whey protein, 20- grams of hypo-allergenic fiber • Gluten free, all natural, free of sucralose • Low net carbs – between […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As the weather gets colder it often is combined with the onset of cold and/or flu symptoms. As naturopathic doctors, we hope to prevent this with natural ways to prevent cold and flu. Getting a cold should not turn out to be a disastrous issue, and can even be the sign of a healthy immune […]
1-3 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 1/2 cup snow peas 1 green onion, sliced Sea salt and pepper to taste 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoons turmeric 2 tablespoons chopped cashews 1/2 peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil […]
1 cup of oats 1/4 cup of ground flax 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 cup of vegan dark chocolate chips (optional) 1/2 cup of almond butter or natural peanut butter 1/4 cup of honey 1 teaspoon of vanilla Mix all the dry ingredients together. Add the almond […]
