Food For Thought Columnist Katherine Belisle is a registered holistic nutritionist and medical intuitive. She ha a private practice and enjoys wring and teaching on a variety of topics related to natural health and healing. Contact her at [email protected]
This is my favorite time of year. The harvests are in, and whether you garden or purchase from local farms, this is when you can preserve a nourishing, tasty abundance of food for the winter.There are many ways to do this — drying, freezing, and fermenting retains the most nutrients. Canning preserves minerals, but most …
At this time of year, memories of lazy summer days (if you were lucky) give way to a frenzy of chores — like harvesting and processing food, stocking up firewood, getting ready for school, and putting away summer projects and toys .As we transition from the expansive and chaotic energies of summer to the more …
Most of us attribute summer fatigue to long days, late nights and too much to do. For some people, though, summer insomnia is more complicated and serious than that. Without proper rest, we cannot be sufficiently restored and recuperated. Our bodies become vulnerable, our minds go dull, and our spirits wither. It is no way …
Perhaps you do not sing well, or enjoy singing, but nearly anyone can squeak out a tune when inspired. In the same way, your intuition may not be well developed, but like your voice, it can be honed and strengthened with intention, attention and training. Intuition is the act of knowing something without conscious reasoning. …
If you’re pressed for time, as most of us are, summer is good news. Gone are winter days with their demand for labour-intensive, heated meals. Salads, smoothies, and other raw entrees feel good to eat on hot days, and you don’t have to cook. Plus, fresh foods fill our bodies with nutrients and enzymes that …
“Hey Jane, want a beer?” “No mate, can’t. I am on a cleanse.” Ugh. Nothing puts a damper on things like having to do (or hang out with someone on) a cleanse. Why do people put themselves through this? A “detox” or cleanse is the process of clearing the body of built-up toxins while simultaneously …
This is the last article of the series. We’ve looked at the ineffectiveness of synthetic nutrients, benefits of nutrient-dense foods, and explored how to improve digestion to make the most of what we eat. Still, many people also choose to support their health with supplements. Here are some tips to consider when selecting a product. …
In part one and two of this series, we investigated the effectiveness of synthetic supplements and looked at the natural food sources of our most needed nutrients. Yet, even with a proper diet, health still eludes some people. What gives? Although there are many reasons for poor health, most of them start with a compromised …
In part one of this four-part series, we looked at some discouraging reports on the effectiveness of synthetic vitamins and minerals. So, the question now is – how can we obtain the nutrients we need from food? Every person is biochemically unique, so nutritional requirements vary greatly by person and age. Our needs are affected …
As a nutritionist, I am often asked about the effectiveness and necessity of taking various vitamin and mineral supplements. Answers are rarely straightforward. This article series will explore why. Supplements are thought to buffer against deficiencies and disease, help manage chronic health conditions and aid recovery. A Statistics Canada survey of 35,107 Canadians found that …
