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guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist Edit Interest in plant-based eating has never been greater, with an increased number of celebrities and professional athletes swapping their bacon and eggs for beans and tofu. As a dietitian and long-term vegan (circa 2007), being a part of such a shift has been incredible....

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL) Alkalinity Although it’s popularity has waned in favour of more recent dietary trends, the alkaline diet continues to be touted by many as the key to preventing disease and improving health. According to proponents of the diet, eating acidifying foods,...

guest post by ben sit, sports dietitian Let me start this post by saying this: Ok, I get it; You’re fed up and you want some permanent change and to hit your weight loss goals this year. You’re frantically scouring the internet for the best way to do this but there’s something different...

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist There’s a reason most people set health and fitness goals after the holidays; changing or maintaining your health habits is difficult to do in the months leading up to Christmas. However, the holidays are a unique mixed-bag of challenging eating situations. Developing a plan to...

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist What Is Calcium? Calcium is an essential mineral well known for its role in bone health. About 99% of our body’s calcium is found in the bones and teeth where it maintains the structure of the skeletal system (1). The body’s remaining calcium is found...

guest post from susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist The Zinc:Copper Ratio There has been a lot of discussion in the Cronometer forums about the ideal ratio of dietary zinc to copper. A quick Google search suggests that an inability to achieve the correct ratio is a risk factor for a myriad of diseases...