Wellness

Introducing your child to complementary foods is an exciting milestone, with the goal of nurturing a healthy relationship with foods from all food groups. The introduction of cow’s milk dairy foods can be a contentious topic for parents, as it is a food group that is commonly singled out as the culprit for many health woes, from lactose intolerance/dairy allergy, to skin, respiratory, and digestive concerns. Parents often have many questions about adding dairy to their child’s diet.

The pregnant body is mesmerizing. It goes through so many extraordinary changes in order to support the growth of a whole new life. Every organ and system is involved, including the skin, uterus, lungs, spine, muscles, ligaments, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels. Considering the extent of your body's contribution, it is unrealistic to think that it will quickly and easily bounce right back to it’s pre-pregnancy state soon after birth. Instead, you can expect some common temporary and permanent body changes after childbirth.

The existence of olive oil dates back thousands of years. While technically a fruit, fresh olives have a low sugar content and contain a bitter compound called oleuropein. Oleuropein is what gives them their unique flavour and many health benefits. In addition, olives are made up of 12-30% oil, namely oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid belonging to the family of monounsaturated fats. These fats are known to keep our hearts healthy, reduce pain, and help with weight loss.