Julie Hambleton has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the Western University, Canada, is a former certified personal trainer and a competitive runner.
Julie loves food, culture, and health, and enjoys sharing her knowledge to help others make positive changes and live healthier lives.
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Cancer is one of the number one causes of death around the world. Researchers are constantly working to understand the disease more so we can better treat it, avoid it, and hopefully, one […]
Cat’s claw, also known as Uña de Gato, is a plant that can be found in the South American rainforest. It has been used for centuries by the native peoples there as a medicinal herb. There are many claims about what this herb can to, but not all of them have enough evidence to back […]
The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It performs many functions that keep our bodies running properly. Liver damage poses a huge threat to your health and longevity. Prevention is key should liver damage occur. For this reason, knowing the signs is extremely important for getting your liver health back […]
A research group at the Department of Biomedicine of the University of Basel has discovered that the loss of the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) gene leads to a reduced response to alpelisib, a drug that has been approved for use in Switzerland for the past few years as a treatment for advanced breast cancer. The researchers […]
Cayenne pepper has many health benefits. It is a member of the chili pepper family, and it is a spice that can be used for both cooking and as an ingredient in your favorite dishes. Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) is commonly used as a seasoning or in foods that are served with a kick, and […]
On April 11th, the California Assembly’s Committee on Health approved a bill to ban five chemical food ingredients: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, Red Dye No. 3, and titanium dioxide. In the United States, these are found in candy, cereals, and many other common foods on grocery store shelves. They’ve been banned because of […]
Aluminum foil is a staple item in most kitchens. We use it to line baking trays and cook fish, vegetables, and more wrapped inside it both in the oven and on the barbecue. Despite how common it is, many people wonder: Is it actually safe to cook with aluminum foil? Is It Safe To Cook […]
Bulletproof coffee is a craze that’s been around for several years now. You may have heard about it, or you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. The idea behind bulletproof coffee is simple: blend up some butter with your coffee and drink it. But does it actually have any health benefits? Can […]
Misinformation is everywhere online when it comes to our health. People misread or misunderstand information, or they make it up entirely, causing panic and stress for those simply trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. Recently, a product that has been subject to this misinformation is Apeel – a coating designed to […]
Are you familiar with the guava fruit? You know, the tropical fruit that’s green on the outside and pink on the inside? Originating from Central America, this tasty fruit packs a serious nutritional punch. The next time you find yourself in a country that grows them, these are all the reasons why you should enjoy […]
Root canals are a common dental procedure; in fact, dentists perform about 25 million of them a year. Have you ever wondered, however, if they’re safe? Or whether they could actually increase your risk of chronic disease? There is a lot of information out there, and it’s hard to know what to trust. To get […]
Fibromyalgia is still a very poorly understood disease. Scientists are constantly researching to try and learn more about out and, hopefully, how to treat it. Researchers from Canada’s McGill University discovered in April of 2019 that gut bacteria have a very strong link to fibromyalgia. In fact, the research team shows, there are 19 different […]
