preventative medicine

Given that heart disease affects millions of Canadians, it’s somewhat mystifying to me that we (health professionals) only seem to highlight the broad strokes of risk. I think it’s fair to say that many people know that things like cholesterol, blood pressure, smoking, diet, and exercise all have something to do with heart health. You may not understand what the relationship is, but you probably know it exists. It’s true; these factors are definitely important and improving t

Established in 2009 by Oldways, a non-profit organization teaching people about various traditional diets, Med Diet Month actually celebrates the Mediterranean Lifestyle which involves more than just eating certain foods. Definition Diet Component This plant-forward diet is fibre-rich, low in sodium and saturated fats, high in potassium and unsaturated fats. This generally breaks down as follows: Every day: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, herbs, spices, nuts, seeds