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Vegan Diet During Pregnancy
.Plant based diets are much more common today than ever before and the research is astounding in support of plant-based diets to help support optimal health and prevention of chronic diseases. There are different types of plant-based diets such as vegan diets which...
All the Reasons to go Plant-Based and Health Panel at the Virtual Kitchener Vegfest 2020
Dr. Julie Chan discusses about all the reasons to go plant-based at this year's virtual Kitchener Vegfest and how to overcome common obstacles including common reasons for people to find plant-based eating difficult and how to...
Vegan Diet During Pregnancy
.Plant based diets are much more common today than ever before and the research is astounding in support of plant-based diets to help support optimal health and prevention of chronic diseases. There are different types of plant-based diets such as vegan diets which...
Top 5 Natural Antihistamines for Allergies
While this time of year usually brings cheerful weather and the growth of beautiful plants, millions of people will be gearing up once again to do battle with a problem that recurs every year. Itchy eyes, repetitive sneezing, a permanently runny nose - the symptoms of...
The Milky, Cheesy Truth
Dairy is a controversial and confusing food group. Health organizations promote dairy as vital for improved bone health, yet other experts disagree and hail dairy as detrimental to health. Who is correct? Is dairy good or bad for your health? We examine the facts.
Treat Your Arthritis with a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms are joint pain and stiffness which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A plant-based diet has been shown to significantly...
Top 10 Tips for Healthy Holidays
Are you looking at staying healthy over the holidays yet having some fun? Do you find yourself struggling to get through the final stretch of 2018? Many people find the holiday season to be a festive and happy time but also incredibly stressful and it becomes a real...
Holiday Recipes
The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge! Forget about the turkey and try this incredible vegan pot pie alternative. These festive recipes will provide all the flavor with none of the guilt. Our favorites on the list include the no bake/ no flour lemon tart,...
Fallacies of a High Protein Diet
High protein diets are the most popular fad diets today but it might be destroying your health and not as beneficial as most people think. Dr. Chan shares her expertise on nutrition and why caution has to be practiced when it comes to adopting high-protein diets
Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet and Food Myths Debunked
Dr. Julie Chan, ND, R.Ac. speaks at this year's largest North American Veg Fest in Toronto about the many misconceptions of food including our common beliefs about eggs and dairy and why a plant-based, vegan diet may be healthier for your health.
