Protein is a macronutrient that plays an essential role in thousands of functions within the human body. The building blocks that protein delivers, known as amino acids, are a requirement for normal and healthy development.

This means because amino acids are located in muscle, bone, ligaments, skin, hair, blood…effectively every tissue, kids need protein to thrive.

Not so long ago, the recommendations for activity during pregnancy were basically non-existent. The standard advice was to rest as much as possible and for some pregnant women, extended bed rest was recommended if minor complications arose.

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology released the physical activity guidelines for pregnancy in 2019 both encouraging woman to exercise and, answering the question… how should I exercise while pregnant?

It’s easy to get fixed on goal setting, especially when the holidays finish up and a fresh New Year is upon us.

The tendency is to focus too much on “lag” measures… goals… the end point vs. “lead” measures…action steps…and consistent to-dos.

Here are 20 actions to predict health success in 2020.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… unless “health” is still on your Christmas or New Year’s list.  With more stress, less sleep, a few extra drinks, tasty treats and a dwindling fitness routine, you could probably use these secret holiday survival hacks.