Posts by Kiran Bissoon
Fibromyalgia And The Foods That Cause Flare Ups
Living with fibromyalgia can be a roller coaster you feel you can never get off of. The list of triggers for flare ups can seem astronomical, and until you’ve made diet and lifestyle choices to help decrease the chronic pain. Lifestyle and food changes can make a world of difference, but one misstep can throw…
Read MoreEndometriosis Diet | What Can You Do With Your Diet?
First things first, approximately three (3) million women in Canada suffer from Endometriosis. So let’s start with what is it? Endometriosis is a medical condition that occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places, such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries or along the pelvis. In severe cases, it can…
Read MoreDiabetes | The More You Know, The Better
Diabetes is not just for people who are overweight. More and more studies have concluded that this disease is actually caused by an autoimmune response. This means that a combination of stress, unhealthy food choices, leaky gut, and a lack of exercise are the real culprits. Of course, along with a genetic predisposition. If you…
Read MoreGluten Free | Should This Be Something To Consider
Gluten free seems to be the new buzzword we are hearing and seeing everywhere. From sweets, to meals, to entire restaurants, it can make you wonder if you should be eating gluten free as well. Before you start making drastic changes to your diet, there are some things to consider. Although gluten free foods are…
Read MoreMindful Eating | Are You Practicing This?
Picture the last meal you ate. Can you recall the fragrance? The colours? The textures? Perhaps you can recall what it felt like taking that first bite, or what it felt like when it crossed your lips. Chances are, you can recall the general details, but I’m suggesting you focus deeper. Mindful eating means slowing down…
Read MoreFibre – How Important Is It And Are You Getting Enough?
Fibre, we know we need it, but even with all the fibre-added foods out there, most people are still deficient. The modern western diet has left people with a serious nutrient deficiency, fibre. It is estimated that less than 5 percent of people living in North America get the recommended amount of dietary fibre each day.…
Read MorePesticide Use In Canadian Fruits and Vegetables
It’s that time of year again! Fresh fruits and vegetables are in season, and Canadians will be flocking to the farmers markets for the freshest produce available. Although we all want to buy all organic produce to avoid pesticide use, this is not always possible for every person. And it’s not always possible for every…
Read MoreHeart-Healthy | How To Achieve This Through Your Diet
At Ki’s Kitchen we like to deliver our readers the facts, even the ones that make us a little uneasy to talk about. And the reason for that – is we care. So, would you be surprised to know that heart disease is the number one killer in Canada, for both men and women. BUT…
Read MoreKidney Health | Top 5 Foods You Want To Include In Your Diet
First and foremost, let’s cover why Kidney Health is important and then I want to leave you with the Top Five foods you should include in your diet to help prevent and/or manage, kidney disease which includes (not limited to); Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, Acute Lobar Nephronia, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Abderhalden–Kaufmann–Lignac syndrome. Your kidneys are responsible for three (3)…
Read MoreVitamin B12 How Important Is It In Your Diet? Carnivores and Omnivores Alike!
First things first, what role does vitamin B12 play in your diet? Because, once we know its value, it makes it a whole lot easier to ensure it is a priority in our diets – would you agree? Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps…
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