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Women disproportionately shoulder the role of primary caregiver for children, elderly relatives, and people with disabilities, largely driven by social expectations, gender roles, and “natural” nurturing expectations. To be fair, there is a growing involvement in men caregiving, though slower than the role given to women. Studies suggest female caregivers often face a higher risk […]

A Dietitian Explains What Is Actually True By Stephanie Larmour Sanders, MS, RDN, CDE, FNLPAnti-Inflammatory Dietitian & Nutrition Educator Nutrition advice can feel overwhelming. One week a food is considered healthy, and the next week it is labeled harmful. Many of these claims are based on popular diet trends rather than scientific evidence. Unfortunately, nutrition […]

How Nutrition, Supplements, and Lifestyle Can Reduce Inflammation and Support Healthy Feet By Stephanie Larmour Sanders, MS, RDN, CDE, FNLPAnti-Inflammatory Dietitian and Nutritionist Why Foot Health Is a Window Into Whole-Body Inflammation Many people assume foot pain is simply a mechanical issue caused by shoes, standing, or aging. In reality, research shows that chronic inflammation, […]

What Different Work Environments Expose Us To — and How to Reduce the Load I was eating clean, Exercising, reading research papers at night like they were mystery novels. There was a season in my life when I was doing “everything right.” It took me years to understand something simple but profound: And yet, my […]

Author’s Note “I lived with histamine reactions long before I had language for them. Burning skin, unpredictable symptoms, and a sense that my body was a step ahead of explanation.” The piece is not written from theory alone, but from decades of lived experience, observation, and finally, clarity. If parts of this feel familiar, you […]

Stephanie Larmour Sanders MSRD, CDE Especially this time of year, many of us are feeling that it is time to make a few changes to our current habits. Many of us have back slid a bit, and know the importance of getting back on track . We need to reduce our sugar intake, increase our […]

By Stephanie Larmour Sanders MSRDN, CDE Do you  ever find yourself on the  blood sugar roller coaster of addiction or low energy  & mood swings? As a result,  have you experienced a change in  your emotions,   symptoms of “foggy  brain”, or suppression of  your immune system, that results in getting a cold. These are […]

Food is everything we are. It is an extension of a nationalist feeling, your personal history, your tribe, your family. This hearty soup is a classic staple of Canada.

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Chia Seeds are packed with at least 11  health benefits for both the body and brain, with very few Calories.  You can find these seeds  in most markets. They do not need a lot of processing, and  can be soaked in juice, any type of milk, added to pancakes, porridge, pudding, smoothies, or added to baked goods. They can be used to thicken sauces and as an egg substitute in recipes. 

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