We are officially five weeks into the New Year, so how are all those New Year's resolutions coming along?

The statistics on how many people actually follow through and accomplish their New Year’s resolutions are rather grim. Studies have shown that less than 25% of people actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days, and only 8% accomplish them. Please don’t be part of that statistic.

Fibre, fruits & vegetables, gut health, sugar, vitamins and mineralsJessica PirnakJanuary 29, 2020vitamin D, eatmoreplants, whole food, newyearnewyou, New Year's resolutions

Happy Belated Vitamin D Day: 3 Ways to Eat Your Vitamin D

November 2nd has been declared Vitamin D day and the fact that this vitamin has its own day just shows how important it is! Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorous for strong bones and teeth, it protects us against infections and may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Vitamin D can even ward off seasonal affective disorder by keeping our mood elevated. Health Canada recommends adults get a minimum of 800 IU of Vitamin D per day, either through food or a supplement. Here are three tips to getting your recommended amount of Vitamin D.

Holidays, vitamins and mineralsJessica PirnakNovember 23, 2014vitamin D, milk, salmon, supplements