Category Archives: News

Daylight saving time: How it affects your sleep, and tips to adjust to the extra hour

It’s here, some people’s favorite weekend between Halloween and Thanksgiving –- the end of Daylight Saving Time. Remember to “fall back” this Sunday – most of our nation gets a bonus. But don’t make a common mistake: Turning that extra hour into an extra hour of sleep. We’ll explain, but first, the basics. November 4… Read More »

From stevia-sweetened gummy bears to porous chocolate, how candy companies are responding to the war on sugar

The movement to kick sugar out of diets has been steadily growing since 2014 when the World Health Organization recommended limiting sugar intake to 10 per cent of an adult’s daily calories, and just 5 per cent to yield “additional benefits.” A growing body of scientific studies have linked sugar to diabetes, liver disease, obesity… Read More »

5 Exotic Super Fruits for a Healthy Diet

Learn the potential health benefits of 5 unique super fruits. Apples, oranges, bananas and strawberries. We all love them, and they provide some amazing benefits to our health. Ever feel like trying something new though? There are so many exotic “super” fruits out there that you’ve probably never even heard of. Best of all, not… Read More »