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4 Steps To A Healthy Digestive System

Good health begins in the gut. The digestive system regulates vital functions such as hormone production, immune cell activity, and neurotransmitter production. Frequent digestive symptoms such as gas, bloating, acid reflux, indigestion, diarrhea, and constipation are signs of a compromised gut. What’s more, gut-related issues may manifest in other parts of your body, leading to […]
5 years ago

5 Antioxidants that Support Your Immune System

The five key antioxidants that support your immune system include vitamin A, C, E, selenium and zinc. These antioxidants are vitamin and trace minerals that regulate cell damage from oxidative stress, mediate inflammation in the body, and manage infection from invading pathogens. Ingredients that contain high levels of antioxidants protect your cells against free radicals, […]
5 years ago
Vegan banana bread with walnuts and dark chocolate

Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts and Dark Chocolate

For many us that are working from home in self-isolation or quarantine, we’re finding creative ways to spend the extra time we now have. Whether it is a girls’ night in on Houseparty or a virtual Paint Nite with the kids, relishing in the ability to connect and socialize (virtually) is such a gift at this unprecedented […]
5 years ago

7 Ways To Boost Your Immune System Naturally

Never before has health been more important. Understanding how to keep your immune system healthy is key to preventing infection and disease. Your immune system comprises a network of physical and biochemical processes that keep invading pathogens at bay.  One of the best ways to boost your immune system naturally is to eat nutritious food, […]
5 years ago

Meet Annie – The Super Force Behind PowerUp Nutrition

Annie is the founder, proprietor and full-time coach at PowerUp Nutrition. As a marathon and CrossFit athlete herself, Annie and her team are passionate about helping others develop lifelong healthy habits with food. They offer personalized eating plans, one on one coaching and weekly checkin’s to make sure you are maximizing your potential and reaching […]
6 years ago

Meet Erin – Registered Dietitian & Creator Of The Food Life

Erin is a registered dietitian who works in the hospital by day and provides genetic-based nutrition counselling by night. She has a Master’s degree in biochemistry, where she studied how the human body breaks down omega-3 fats. Based in Vancouver, BC, she offers nutrition counselling and genetic tests to clients across Canada. Needless to say, […]
7 years ago

Get The Skinny On Fats

Arguably one of the most controversial nutrients, fats have been riding the health rollercoaster for decades. After spending years on the nutrition naughty list, dietary fat is making a comeback. What Is Dietary Fat, And What Are The Different Kinds? Dietary fat is the fat we get from food.  It can be from a plant […]
7 years ago
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