Health Tips

A critique of Impossible Meat & Beyond Meat - Looking at Nutrition, Sustainability and Ethics

Written by Denise Tam, Holistic Nutritionist With the increase of fake meat and the vegan trend that is reaching a point of religiosity I feel li...

Why are probiotics for infants important?

In recent years, probiotic supplementation promoted as ‘good’ bacteria dietary supplements has become vastly popular, advertised as an aid to gut h...

Back to School Nutrition Tips

In almost all studies looking at the correlation between nutrition and learning it is clear that better food builds better bodies and brains. Good ...

Nutritionist's Top Picks

Here’s a glimpse into our nutritionist’s cupboards and their top must haves to keep them healthy and vibrant! Denise Tam, Holistic Nutritionist, ...

Keto diet with Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)

What is MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides)? Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) have unique properties that make them well suited for a ketogenic diet....

Living a ‘Keto’ Lifestyle

What is the ‘Keto’ diet? Ketogenic diets (keto, as the short form), is mainly powered by fat, sometimes up to 90% of one's daily calories. The diet...

The way to rejuvenate your body

Why do we need to detox? Due to irregular sleep patterns, a stressful lifestyle and unhealthy diet habits, the volume of chemicals, preservatives, ...

What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)?

Do you have Premenstrual Syndrome ? Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects more than 90% of all menstruating women, espe...

Bloated from Holiday Eating? Try a Digestive Enzyme!

What are Digestive Enzymes? In a perfect world, two sources of enzymes break down our foods. First, enzymes are naturally present in raw foods, an...

Dairy Free - Going back to Asian Roots

By: Denise Tam, Certified Holistic Nutritionist Dairy foods like cheese and milk can have their place in our daily diet, providing protein, fats ...

The Latest on Probiotics in 2020 - Health Benefits of Probiotic Supplements, Uses, Brand Reviews

The official definition of a probiotic is a’ live microorganism which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host’. H...