World Health Day is celebrated globally every April 7th, marking the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. It's a day dedicated to highlighting a specific health theme to enhance global health awareness. This year, the theme "My Health, My Right" underscores the universal right to health, asserting that everyone should have access to the care they need, when they need it, right in the heart of their community.
Read MoreThe benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids on heart health are well-established, making them an essential component of a heart-healthy diet. From lowering triglyceride levels and blood pressure to reducing inflammation and improving cholesterol levels, the positive impact of these fats is extensive. Incorporating omega-3-rich foods into your diet or considering supplements under the guidance of a healthcare professional can be a proactive step towards safeguarding your heart and promoting overall cardiovascular well-being.
Read MoreWhether your herbs are from your garden, the store, or your local farmers market, now is the time to preserve them for winter. Preserving herbs annually will ensure you are using the freshest ingredients with the most nutrient density.
Read MoreFeeling the tiredness of getting over the COVID-19 pandemic or even the virus itself? Let us help you get back to normal with some great information and tips to help you recover.
Read MoreHerbs growing in your garden and stored in your kitchen cabinets have played important roles throughout the history of human civilization. Although we don’t consume mass quantities of them as a big calorie source, they make an important contribution to a healthy diet nevertheless. Besides adding flavour and protecting against microbes, herbs provide high levels of antioxidants – some of the highest values found in any food.
Read MoreFeel like you are coming down with a cold? This tea was made to finish that cold once and for all! I always drink a big pot of this when I am coming down with something and it not only makes me feel better, but it makes the duration of my cold much shorter. Sometimes it only takes one day before I am back full-force. Enjoy!
Read MoreThe weather begins to cool off in autumn, so its a good idea to eat less cooling foods like salads and raw foods at this time of year. To support the digestive system, soups and stews are eaten as their long cooking times are warming and the foods are easier to digest. Longer cooking times and heartier ingredients are used in autumn to help nourish the body and support the immune system throughout the winter months. Ingredients are used in autumn to help nourish the body and support the immune system throughout the winter months.
Read MoreWe are so excited about all the Red Cabbage in our garden!
It’s time to start some “Fermentation” for this fall/winters homemade stock of beneficial bacteria. Eating raw fermented red cabbage is a homemade staple in our home. It's packed full of healthy probiotics and fibre that is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Read MoreCore Potentials Academy is teaming up with Key Education and creating a innovative, influential, and FUN wellness camp for women between the ages of 6-15! We are so excited because we know the substantial value that teaching wellness has on young minds, and we cannot wait to show you. In this blog find out what we think are the 5 strongest categories of wellness, and why summer-time is the best time to cultivate these habits for your child so they can reap all the benefits later in life.
Read MoreAs Holistic Nutritionists, we see each person as unique. What’s good for one person may not be good for another. Healthy eating is really a lifestyle, not some end-goal accomplishment. A healthy diet can be omnivorous, vegetarian or even vegan. With that said here are some tips we like to recommend for creating a healthy diet that are good for most people and what we like to teach in our classes and workshops.
Read MoreHere is a great post-workout snack that will keep you full and satisfied till lunch!
Read MoreHi Everybody! My name is Britte and I am one of the co-founders here at Core Potentials. I wanted to take the time to tell you a little about myself and why we do what we do at Core Potentials Academy - so here you go! Enjoy :)
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