Why Take a Prenatal Supplement
Proper nutrition is essential for good health and disease prevention. During pregnancy it is particularly important that women ensure adequate intake of nutrients to support the growing baby and their own health. Yet, according to some research 20 to 30 percent of pregnant women have a vitamin and mineral deficiency, and without supplementation, roughly 75 percent of pregnant women would be deficient in at least one vitamin. Thus, taking a prenatal supplement makes good sense for both mother and baby..... read more

Vitaminwater. Shame on you!
by: Briana Southward, Creator and writer for TheNakedLabel.com

Let’s face it; most of us like to reward ourselves with a treat once in a while. This may be a homemade chocolate chip cookie, a piece of pie, a few potato chips, soda, or maybe a handful of French fries. I don’t have a problem with the occasional (key word being occasional) treat of something that really brings a smile to my face. The trick however, is in understanding what goes in the treat pile and what belongs in the “good for me” pile..... read more

The Carb Conundrum
Like fashion trends, fad diets tend to come and go but one that has had a significant and long-lasting impact on the dietary habits of North Americans is the low-carb craze. The concept of cutting carbs for weight loss has actually been around for decades however it wasn’t until the past ten years that this approach skyrocketed to fame. ..... read more

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Cool Pool Moves

The summer is finally here and if you're like many active Canadians, you'll probably be heading outside to exercise. But how will you get your workout in on those days when it's just too hot and humid to exercise outside - even at 6 am? As a general rule, vigorous exercise in extreme heat is not a good idea. So, make the most of those scorching hot summer days by exercising in the pool: the one place you'll get a challenging total body workout, without breaking a sweat... read more