10 Tips for an Active Lifestyle
I just finished an hour-long run along the river in Calgary before I sat down to write this piece. Living an active lifestyle is as much...
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Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Jan 15, 2020
- 3 min
10 Simple Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle
Confession... I used to be a couch potato. Yep, I know surprising right! Things have changed a lot since then though. I now crave weekend...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Nov 6, 2019
- 3 min
5 Must-Have Apps for Your Health
We live in a day and age where we are highly connected to our phones. I know I go into panic mode as my iPhone reaches 30% (or less)...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Oct 23, 2019
- 3 min
How to Get in Tune with Your Body
I’ve been on a spiritual journey for many years now. Trying to find a purpose to life, to my life, to my existence. And I think after all...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Sep 11, 2019
- 2 min
How to Follow Your Hunger Cues
You’ve probably heard this… (and I may even be guilty of saying it) - “listen to your body.” But what does that ACTUALLY mean? I get it,...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Aug 28, 2019
- 3 min
10 Meal Prep Tips from a Seasoned Professional
Truth time: I only cook once per week… I know what you're thinking... HOW??? Meal prep has been my saviour for YEARS! And here’s why: My...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
5 Keys to Combating Food Cravings
It’s Wednesday night, you just finished dinner and sat down on the couch to watch the latest episode of Big Brother and you think.. “you...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Apr 8, 2019
- 5 min
7 Must-ask Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Nutritionist
Let’s be honest… there are a lot of nutrition consultants, nutritionists, nutrition coaches and people that just offer you unsolicited...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Apr 25, 2018
- 4 min
I Bet You'd Never Guess How Much Water You Really Need
How much water do you actually consume? And is it enough? Before we get into how much water you should be drinking (spoiler alert… it’s...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Apr 11, 2018
- 3 min
Do I Need a Probiotic?
Probably… Probiotics are live bacteria that maintain or restore the beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract. Probiotics can support...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Mar 14, 2018
- 4 min
5 Ways to Improve Your Sleep
Sleep is a restorative process not only for the brain but for the whole body. It is one thing that many people take for granted with...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Feb 28, 2018
- 4 min
Should I try the KETO Diet?
You’ve probably heard it mentioned here and there. The word keto seems to be on everyone’s lips lately. And for good reason. The keto...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Feb 14, 2018
- 4 min
How Does Sugar Affect Your Health?
It seems like sugar is everywhere! One can find sugar in obvious foods like baked goods, but it’s also readily found in delicious bacon,...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Jan 24, 2018
- 4 min
7 Ways to De-Stress
As a workaholic, the word relax isn’t in my vocabulary. Like most people, I don’t usually take the time to slow-down until forced to by...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Dec 27, 2017
- 2 min
New Year, New You?
There’s a reason why New Year’s resolutions don’t work for the majority of people. Just 9% of people actually achieve their New Year’s...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Dec 13, 2017
- 4 min
Why Should I Avoid Gluten?
Start reading labels and you will come to find that gluten is pretty much in everything… of the processed variety anyways. There are...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Nov 29, 2017
- 2 min
5 Tips to Navigating the Holidays
Tis the season of sweets everywhere! I know it can be tough to stick to healthy eating when there is delicious not-so-healthy food...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Nov 15, 2017
- 4 min
Is Diet Soda Bad for Me?
How can diet soda be bad for me? It’s marketed as a diet product; therefore it should be great for those looking to watch their...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Oct 18, 2017
- 4 min
Your Guide to Dairy-Free Alternatives
There’s a reason why so many people struggle with digesting dairy... Dairy is the number one allergenic food and it contains more than 25...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Oct 4, 2017
- 4 min
What You Should Really Know About GMO Foods
A long-term study completed by scientists showed how Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) could be a potential hazard to reproduction...
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