How the food you eat can affects your brain

Illustration of brain divided into healthy and unhealthy sides showing effects of diet on cognitive function

That afternoon slump where you can't focus, the brain fog that rolls in after lunch, the days where you feel sharp and the days where thinking feels like wading through mud. Most of us blame it on stress or bad sleep. But more often than not, the answer is sitting right there on your plate. … Continue reading How the food you eat can affects your brain

What is Blood Sugar?

Your body needs a certain amount of glucose to function correctly. Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels.com Blood sugar levels, also known as blood glucose levels, are a critical aspect of our body's overall health and well-being. Blood sugar levels are the amount of glucose in your blood, which is essential to fuel your body's … Continue reading What is Blood Sugar?

Chaga & Maitake – Medicinal Mushrooms for Diabetes

Photo by Matthias Zomer on Pexels.com In Canada, there is an estimated 11.7 million people living with diabetes or pre-diabetes and the numbers continue to increase each year. While genetic factors definitely play a role in the development of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes (T2DM), T2DM is lifestyle related and develops over time, while those … Continue reading Chaga & Maitake – Medicinal Mushrooms for Diabetes