SHANNON HAGEL

Multivitamins are exactly what they sound like: multiple vitamins. They're supplements that contain several different vitamins in each one. They can also contain several minerals and other ingredients like amino acids or fatty acids. And because there are multiple ingredients, there are low doses of each ingredient. They are the most commonly used supplements in the world! Essential to our health are 13 vitamins and at least 16 minerals. You need certain amounts of all of the

Does anyone else almost dislocate their eyeballs from rolling them so hard, when someone suggests meditating 20 minutes a day? Thanks for the hot tips Gwyneth Paltrow, but unfortunately my personal chef is on vacation, my nanny called in sick and it turns out people actually expect me to work more than 3 months a year. If I attempted to meditate for even 5 minutes, do you know what would happen? My kids. That’s what would happen. Those little ninjas can smell me. They would

If you don’t love cooking, maybe I can bring the fun party for you. I know that sometimes I would rather watch someone else’s kids dance recital than cook. I mean wine always helps, but there are other ways I keep thinks fresh and funky. FUN COOKING TIP #1 Check out new recipes. Sometimes just seeing the beautiful food photos and reading the recipe can spark some inspiration and fun in your kitchen. You can head to your local bookstore. Or look up your favourite nutritionist

The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at least once per month. Somewhere between 10-20% have it at least once per week! Heartburn, also known as reflux, occurs when the strong acid in your stomach creeps up into your esophagus. It can feel like a burning sensation; hence the name "heartburn." Other common symptoms include bloating, burping, difficulty swallowing, or a sore throat. Often there is a

Let me ask you this: Have you looked at the ingredients on a food label lately? How about a “processed” food label; like famous brands of cookies, cereals, or snack foods? Do you have those ingredients in your house? Do you even know what all of those ingredients are? There are a ton of artificial, chemical, "junky" ingredients in foods these days. If you see an ingredient called "artificial flavour," what exactly is it? For the most part, it’s a secret! Seriously! Big food