Month: April 2017
6 Facts and Fictions About Gluten and Celiac Disease
The trend for gluten-free diets cannot be ignored. In fact, based on the wide availability of gluten-free foods, you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re in the middle of a gluten intolerance epidemic. But with all the conflicting information on gluten and the disorders it causes, how do you know what’s real?
5 Ways to Help Picky Eaters Become Adventurous
Do you have a picky eater? Are mealtimes a struggle? Do you feel like a short-order cook at the mercy of making WHATEVER your little one will eat? Are you tired of eating “kid-foods” and wish your child was not so darn picky!? If you said yes to any of these questions, you are not […]
Sports Product Review: Beet-It Sport Bars
Every month, Pearle Nerenberg independently tests products and reports back on their utility for athletes. This month: Beet-It Sport Bars
Hockey Mom Tip: How to Make an Off-Season Nutrition Program
Not everyone has an off-season from hockey. Hockey takes over some people’s lives year round.
6 Steps for a Healthy Off-Season Nutrition Plan
The off-season is here and if you are ready to use this time to become a better athlete you will need a plan. Expect that if you have a plan, and you try your best to stick to it, you will achieve top fitness and performance goals. The combination of trying your best and having […]
TOP 10: Yummy Montreal Terrace-inspired Recipes
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and everybody is starting to long for the outdoors. Here in Montreal, that means spending time on terraces with friends, food, and a refreshing glass of sangria or beer. But there’s nothing wrong with recreating that experience in your own backyard. We have ten amazing terrace-inspired […]
The FODMAP Solution… Three is the Magic Number
It is with much pride that I announce that our book The FODMAP Solution is now available in three languages: French, Italian and English. Those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can therefore now find us in several countries. Our journey into the world of books began in January 2016 in Quebec, with the launch […]
A Balanced Vegan Diet in 3 Easy Steps
Veganism is increasingly on trend, just look at the number of vegan restaurants and shops opening their doors. This “extreme” version of vegetarianism forbids the consumption of any product containing animals or animal derivatives. That means no meat, gelatin, dairy, eggs, or honey. Some adepts don’t even wear animal products, so no wool or silk […]
Diet Tips to Combat Sleep Disorders
Each year in March we lose an hour of sleep. This change can result in difficulty falling asleep, waking up in the night, disrupted sleep…. With as a consequence, tiredness that can last days or even weeks.
Going Vegetarian to Avoid Alzheimer’s?
The statistics around Alzheimer’s disease are far from encouraging. They predict that within 15 years, around 1 million Canadians will be affected by a cognitive disease. Wouldn’t it be good if there existed a type of diet that would enable us to prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s?