Health & Diet

  Cutting unnecessary calories from your diet is easier than you think. Swapping your coffee cream for a skim milk, or buttering only one side of your bagel seem easy enough, but we were on the hunt for some other effective and easy ways to cut calories.   Don’t drink your calories. Consider avoiding juices […]

  In the latest issue of Real Style Magazine, dietitian and author Desiree Nielsen talks healthy living, diets and her new cookbook. See an excerpt below.   Q: Plant based foods and diets have garnered much public interest and this year is no exception. With the rise of companies like Beyond Meat, it’s clear there […]

  Fans of apple cider vinegar tout it as an all-around, fantastic item to have on hand for daily or periodic use. Its long been touted as a solid addition to a healthy diet. What are some of the uses and benefits of apple cider vinegar? We break down some of the most common ones […]

  The British do love their chocolate and the latest buzz in the sweets industry comes courtesy of British tv personality Ollie Ollerton.  Ollerton and his team have created what they call “the future of healthy snacking” a guilt-free chocolate bar called the Battle Ready Fuel Triple Chocolate Bar. The Daily Mail reports that the […]

  In a new Youtube video, Beyoncé recently shared details of her 22-day diet and some experts voiced their concerns and skepticism. The diet is 100% plant-based and was developed by her trainer Marco Borges. The diet shuns sugar, carbs, alcohol, dairy and meat among other things. The video opens with Beyoncé stepping on the […]

  Summer’s a great time to catch up on your reading. Lazy days at the beach, cottage or in your backyard are perfect times to delve into a book. When it comes to health, diet and wellness books, there’s never a shortage of good reads. Take a look at some of our picks for summer […]

  According to a new study, leg fat is better than belly fat for older woman. Carrying more fat on legs compared with the stomach protects postmenopausal women from heart disease, the study says. The BBC reported that women of a healthy weight with the highest risk of stroke or heart disease had the most […]

  In the latest issue of Real Style Magazine we had a chance to chat with with Dr. Julie Khanna, MD, FRCSC Director of Plastic Surgery at ICLS Dermatology & Plastic Surgery based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.   Q: What is the number one piece of advice you would offer people considering surgery? A: Choosing a Board-Certified Plastic […]

  Who doesn’t desire a good night’s sleep?  In today’s busy, on-the-go life, there’s nothing like a good night’s sleep to keep you in the best condition and frame of mind. Check out some easy to incorporate tips and tricks for the ultimate night’s rest.   1. Stick to a Schedule: If your body gets used […]

  It can be daunting to find easy, nutritious and healthy snacks, especially when you’re on the go.  When it comes to healthy snacking, it can be tricky to find the right balance of low-calorie, filling and healthy. The goal is to limit the amount of processed foods in the diet and try to eat […]

  What you put into your body affects your overall health & well being, but often people neglect that what you eat also affects your body’s largest organ; your skin. Here are a list of foods to eat more often for healthy and glowing skin.    1) Fatty Fish – Fatty fish such as salmon contain […]

  Toronto: Photo: Barry Boot Camp Instagram   Barry’s Boot Camp Toronto Barry’s boot-camp is called “the best workout in the world”, and it just recently opened a studio in Toronto, it’s first Canadian location. Launched in Los Angeles in 1998, Barry’s now has studio locations in seven countries and 18 different cities including London, Dubai, […]

  In the latest issue of Real Style Magazine we chat with Melanie Caines, a certified Yoga teacher and the owner/operator of Nova Yoga in St. John’s, Newfoundland.    Q: How is yoga different from other exercise? A: Many people associate yoga with just the physical postures, or asana, but there are actually 8 limbs of yoga which […]

  When it comes to working out, there always seems to be a new fad or trend. The health and fitness industry is constantly evolving and new products, gadgets and tools are always making news. The latest tool to make news? The Mirror Workout.     According to Health.com, the Mirror Workout allows you to tap […]

  Looking for a new fitness or workout gadget for spring? We’ve pulled together a few favourites below.   AfterShox Trekz Titanium Headphones ($99): Designed for fitness fans and athletes, these AfterShox Trekz Titanium wireless stereo headphones use bone conduction technology and feature an open ear design. Trekz Titanium are sweatproof, secure, and will allow you […]