I am constantly asked; “what do you know about this diet, my friend lost 20lbs”… or “this diet guarantees 10lbs weight loss, do you?” As a dietitian it can be challenging to try to stay on top of the current diet trends. Most of our clients turn to us after trying a multitude of other programs. Programs that can affect …
Improving nutrition can look daunting and overwhelming if we try to tackle everything at once. There is a lot to think about: Am I getting adequate protein? Is my breakfast balanced? Do I eat enough vegetables? Am I eating the right portion sizes? Breaking down these individual questions and determining our nutrition priorities can help make behaviour change much more …
Self-care is any intentional action that is used to support our mental, physical and emotional health. Essentially, it is anything that helps to fill your own cup, charge your batteries, or replenish an empty gas tank. This may sound simple, but self-care practices are commonly overlooked in the rushed, busy nature of our daily lives. Nourishing your body through food …
February is National Heart Month, and not just because of Valentine’s Day! Prevention is key when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada close to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle, including eating a well-balanced diet. So, what makes a food heart healthy? To keep …
Snacking, although vital to balance in your day, can quickly become a tool for managing boredom and become a mindless element of even the most well-thought-out road trip menus. However, this does not have to be the case if you maintain a few key principles when it comes to making good decisions with snacking on the go. Eat Balanced …
While there are few things better than the taste of a fire-roasted smokie after a long day of hiking and exploring, balanced eating is still possible and important on camping trips. Particularly if camping is a large part of your weekends this summer, continuing to make progress in your own health journey can be impacted and leave you feeling frustrated if meals aren’t …
We have all heard of (and have likely experienced) the phenomenon of stress eating. But why is it that some people can go through a whole day without even thinking about food and then come home starving? Roughly 40% of people will eat more while stressed, 40% will eat less, and about 20% of people don’t change their eating at …
Heavy eating habits can build up in chilly winter months. Time to clean up your eating routine and refresh your meal plan in the true spirit of spring! Home and Office Environment Clean out your cabinets, pantry and fridge of the expired foods, and treat food items that have been to filling you “out” instead of filling you up! Organize …
As humans, we tend to be creatures of habit, which makes change difficult in every aspect of our lives. Every day we make choices, and these choices relate to our ability to make changes- especially related to our nutrition and health. The choices that we make can add to our health, or they can take away from it. It’s easy …
Carbohydrates are made up of starch, fibre and sugar. When starches and fibre are present in a food, it forms complex carbohydrates that takes the body longer to digest. This prevents the blood sugar from spiking, and promotes even energy levels and longer satiety. Sugars are the carbohydrates in their simplest form (i.e. glucose, sucrose, and fructose), and digest quickly, causing a fast spike …
