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The Importance of Protein Quality

Protein is an essential nutrient that is crucial to Canadians' overall health and well-being. It is responsible for repairing and building muscle tissue, supporting immune function, and maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails. However, not all protein sources are created equal, and dietary protein quality is as important as the quantity consumed. According to Don […]

Brain Health Supplements: Do They Work?

Brain health supplements have become increasingly popular, with claims that they can improve memory, focus, and overall brain function. However, before you rush out to buy the latest brain-boosting pill, it's essential to understand the truth about these products and why you should think twice before spending your money.

Let’s Rethink Peeling Our Fruits and Veggies!

Instead, let's unlock the nutritional power of the skins of our fruits and veggies.

Food Allergens: How the Body Responds and Why We Test

How Does Drinking Alcohol Affect Your Body?

Why Do I Need Vitamin B12 and What Are the Symptoms of Deficiency?

Fat Is Not A Bad Word

Plastic. It’s Everywhere. What Does It Mean For My Health?

CELIAC DISEASE, IT’S NOT A FAD DIET

DO YOU NEED PROBIOTICS FOR YOUR GUT HEALTH?

Each year in Canada alone multi-millions of antibiotic prescriptions are filled. Some are necessary and some are not.

BRING BACK THE GRAINS!

Low-carb, no-carb, and Paleo seem to be the diets of the times, and many people are pushing grains off their plate in an effort to control their waistline.

More Reasons to Love My Avocado!

While full of healthy benefits, avocados also happens to be one of the tastiest and most versatile foods we have.

Thanks, But I Will Skip The Soda!

A rare glass of soda is not poison, but a can of cola a day certainly is.

Food additives 101

March is nutrition month so, why not become knowledgable of what is in our food.

How Much Water Should I Drink?

How much water should you drink each day? It's a simple question with no easy answer.

HEALTHY HABITS TO HELP YOUR HEART

February is the month that we talk about Heart Health! Here at Dispensaries we like to encourage all our patients to live a healthy lifestyle.

My gut and my immune system? What?

What does gut health have to do with immunity?

Just how bad is all that sugar for the heart?

This is why child obesity rates have soared