Edge To Health

12/10/2025

12/03/2025

We often forget the importance of social connections, however these connections often aid in both our physical and mental health. Loneliness and isolation can increase the risk of disease, illness and mortality. We saw this during the COVID pandemic lockdown.

In a 2015 paper, researchers analyzed data from 70 studies that included more than 3.4 million people. They found that loneliness, social isolation, and living alone were associated with a 30% increased risk of death, regardless of the cause.

Combining findings from 148 different studies and including data on more than 300,000 people, a 2010 analysis found that people with stronger social connections were 50% less likely to die prematurely than people with weaker social connections.

So, take the time to connect with others!

11/27/2025

Sometimes we set ourselves up for failure because we promise ourselves we will never eat some food we are tempted by again and again. Rather, seek to reduce your consumption of this tempting food over time.

11/19/2025

Your body communicates clearly the impact of how food makes it feel.

Junk food does not keep you satisfied leading to more frequent eating. Junk foods also lack the essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals and fiber.

11/12/2025

Eat the rainbow...not skittles, but a whole variety of fruits and vegetables. Berries are a great low glycemic source nutrients. Some of the most notable nutrients in berries include fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, manganese, vitamin K, and polyphenols including anthocyanins and tannins. Another benefit is that you get all that great nutrition in relatively few calories.

11/05/2025

Did you know that milk is one of drinks that contains protein, carbohydrates, and fats!

Dairy products may benefit your bones, reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and improve your body composition. They may also improve heart health.

10/29/2025

Did you know...olive oil contains mostly unsaturated fats which protects against harmful inflammation, help lower levels of LDL, the bad cholesterol and to reduce inflammation?

Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) to replace butter or other oils.

10/15/2025

This is one of the easiest traps to fall into...we pick up an item promoted to be healthy, and never check the label. Peanut butter is often promoted as being a healthy source of protein as it contains about 4 grams of protein per tablespoon. However, there is a big difference between a peanut butter whose only ingredients are ground peanuts and salt and one whose ingredients may include palm oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, molasses, or sugar.

10/08/2025

Fiber is essential to gut health, as it feed the good gut bacteria. It can also impact mental health, including feelings of depression as most serotonin is made in the gut.

Fiber can also help you to manage your weight by helping you to feel fuller longer. As well, it can help prevent constipation.

10/01/2025

Protein has so many purposes in the body...

It helps reduce cravings and reduces hunger.
It improves bone health.
It improves metabolism and reduces fat storage.
It increases muscle mass.
It helps the body recover post injury and so much more.

Try to get some protein in each meal!

09/25/2025

Grains provide that quick and easily accessible source of energy. Seek to choose whole grain sources as those will break down slower and keep you feeling fuller longer.