How often should I eat? The answer may surprise you
Over the years I have decided in our practice there are two main types of eaters; gorgers (similar to wolves) and grazers (similar to cows). The gorgers are like wolves and “wolf down their food.” They...
View ArticleEconomical Eating: How to waste less & spend less on food
With the rising costs of food you may have noticed your grocery bill has gone up significantly over the last few years. Couple that with the expense of food waste, since we are all guilty of failing to...
View ArticleOur Favourite Things: Pumpkin Seeds
One of my favorite things is shelled pumpkin seeds, not only for myself but for my boys as well! As the school year goes on and my kids are getting tired of the usual lunch options, it's great to...
View ArticleWhat is the Best Diet to Follow?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get in our nutrition counselling practice is simply “which diet is best?” You will find passionate advocates for many eating regimes. ...WATCH & READ MORE
View ArticleDinnerware dilemmas: how your glass, bowl or plate can cause you to eat more
You might think overeating is because we are really hungry or because the food is really good. Ironically research shows these are two of the last things that influence how much is eaten. Size matters...
View ArticleNutrition Month Week 2: Quality Counts
When it comes to food choices, quality counts. Nourishing foods promote health and can help you feel your best. Take small steps to bump up the quality of your meals and snacks: get clever with...
View ArticleNutrition Month Week 4: Try Something New!
Think healthy eating is bland? No way! Healthy eating tastes great! Keep it interesting: get creative with cooking strategies, experiment with new foods and flavours and refresh your recipes. Dietitian...
View ArticleNutrition Month Week 5: Make it Stick!
Lack of time, eating out, holidays, stress? We all have challenges that can sidetrack our healthy eating plans. Here are some strategies to help your small changes stick. Dietitian Pro Tips √ Short on...
View ArticleAre organic foods better? Pros and cons of organic food for healthy living
There has never been a time when how food is grown and the type of food you eat has been more heavily debated. Here are some considerations when it comes to addressing some of the most common questions...
View ArticleOur Favourite Things: Freezing Herbs and Ginger Root
Tip: Freeze Herbs I love the taste of fresh herbs but often find I don’t have the right fresh ingredients in the fridge at the right time or can’t use all that I have purchased or grown at once. While...
View ArticleOur Favourite Things: Kefir
One of my favorite things is Kefir. (I recently realized it’s pronounced Keh-fear.) Kefir is a tart cultured milk drink made by adding kefir grains to milk which causes fermentation to take place. Its...
View ArticleFree Seminar: Healthy Meals in a Hurry!
Meal planning & economical eating for insanely busy people with diabetes If you are time crunched and looking for fresh new ideas that you and the whole family will love, this session is for you....
View ArticleOur Favorite Things: Waffle Iron Multi-Tasking
Waffle Up! I love kitchen gadgets that can multi-task. My waffle iron is just that… it makes waffles, but so much more. It’s time to waffle up! Breakfast Sandwiches: Take a slice of buttered bread...
View ArticleJune is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
Get your fruit and veggies on! Today it’s easier than ever to have year-round access to fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to the availability of seasonal produce and farmers markets, as well as...
View ArticleOur Favorite Things: Using My Rice Cooker (Not for Rice)
Similar to Sherene Sieben’s favourite thing in our previous newsletter, I have a love for kitchen gadgets that can multi-task. However, with the heat we’ve had in the last few weeks, I also adore...
View ArticleCamping Food Can Be Fun and Healthy
For many folks camping is a time to take a complete vacation from healthy eating and live off of hot dogs, chips and beer by the campfire. Fortunately, you don’t need to choose between health or...
View ArticleNutrition for Women After 40
Healthy eating for perimenopause & menopause For women after the age of 40 years of age, the physical and emotional changes due to perimenopause can be a big challenge negatively influencing...
View ArticleGlamping for the Foodie
Glamping Food: Flavour and Fixins’ Camping season is upon us, and everyone has their pre-camping to-do list to ensure that their family vacation is well planned regarding meals and snacks. Our own...
View Article#ThingsNutritionistsLike: Homemade Frozen Yogurt
Our Favourite Things – Celebrating Summer Fruit with Homemade Frozen Yogurt Summer brings out some of the best, ripest, and tastiest fruit of the year. Summer is also a time when we all want to enjoy...
View Article#thingsnutritionistslike: Kale Bowl
Our Favourite Things – Homegrown Kale My favorite thing this month is the kale bowl that I bought early in the spring from a little greenhouse. The bowl has a combination of Curly,...
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