Making it a Habit: The Benefits of Habit Pairing

Making it a Habit: The Benefits of Habit Pairing

Have you ever gone for weeks or even months with a healthy routine and then something happens that throws you off track and you can’t seem to get back into the groove? This is something many of us can relate to. Healthy habits are a lifelong commitment and sometimes...
Every Little Step Counts!

Every Little Step Counts!

Every Little “Step” Counts Goal setting focusing on small changes to behaviour are more manageable and more easily maintained long term. These “steps” can mean a variety of things you can do towards leading a healthy lifestyle. It can include taking more physical...
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: 100 Calorie Blender Muffins

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: 100 Calorie Blender Muffins

Tis the season for pumpkin spiced everything! Since it was #NationalPumpkinDay yesterday we decided to bake up a tasty and healthy pumpkin treat. It’s easy to get tempted and indulge in high sugar and high calorie items, but why not bake something up yourself? I know...
Canadian Diabetes Association Healthy Living Calendar

Canadian Diabetes Association Healthy Living Calendar

Our friends at the Canadian Diabetes Association, the national authority on diabetes prevention and management in Canada, has published their annual Healthy Living Calendar featuring diabetes facts and ways to remain healthy, whether you are already living with the...
Three-Grain Raspberry Muffins

Three-Grain Raspberry Muffins

Having healthy baked goods like muffins available around the house can be a great way of ensuring you eat breakfast every morning. This recipe for three-grain raspberry muffins is a healthy, tasty option to include in your mornings. Active time: 15 minutes Total time:...
Habit Pairing: One Way to Make a New Behaviour Habitual

Habit Pairing: One Way to Make a New Behaviour Habitual

Behaviour change can be challenging, I think we can all empathize with that. What makes something like exercising more or eating healthier especially challenging to change is that it is not a rare or one-time thing (e.g., getting a flu shot), it is a behaviour that...