Enjoy the Summer Without Blowing Your Diet
How to enjoy summer holidays without blowing your diet Summer holidays can be a challenging time of year to manage your health and stay on track with a healthy eating plan. A little planning can go a...
View ArticleCaffeine and the hot hype of ‘Bulletproof’ coffee
Answers to the most often asked questions about caffeine and coffee We love our morning cup of brew, but how much is too much? How much coffee is safe during pregnancy and kids? Why might caffeine be...
View ArticleMeal planning for the working mom or dad
Healthy eating habits for time crunched parents Why is meal planning time well spent? Meal planning can: Keep your budget in check Optimize your heath Reduce food waste Eliminate meal time stress...
View Article#thingsnutritionistslike – Sparkling Water Maker
Our Favourite Things – Sparkling Water Maker Despite being a dietitian and knowing the importance of drinking enough fluids each day, I often struggle to get enough fluids into my day. For some of my...
View ArticleWhat to eat when you get home from school or work
Healthy afternoon snacks for hangry parents and kids Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2 Many people find getting home from school or work the “hangriest” time of the day. Hunger and anger show up late...
View Article#thingsnutritionistslike – OrganizEat App
Our Favourite Things – OrganizEat Recipe Organizer I can’t say I use many apps when it comes to food and nutrition related things but I have found one app to be incredibly helpful as a time saver and...
View ArticleTasty, Healthy, and Simple Food Swaps for Diabetes
Pulses and vegetables help with diabetes prevention and better blood sugar control November is Diabetes Awareness Month and since one in every three Canadians has diabetes or pre-diabetes, chances are...
View Article#thingsnutritionistslike – PB2
Our favourite things – PB2 My husband and I are BIG fans of peanut butter. Peanut butter sandwiches with raspberry jam is a comfort food for the two of us. We generally have a large jar of all natural...
View Article#thingsnutritionistslike – Dates and Figs
It’s a Date! (or is it a fig?) – Our Favourite Things! I love dates and figs and while they look sort of similar on the outside, they are different fruits. Dates are a fruit from the date palm tree,...
View Article#thingsnutritionistslike – Broccoli Slaw Mix
Our Favourite Things – Broccoli Slaw Mix As a rule, I like making meals from scratch, but I do admit to having shortcuts. For example, this broccoli slaw mix from Superstore. It’s a super fast way to...
View ArticleSocial consciousness, personalized, and simplified – 2017 food trends
There are plenty of interesting food trends ahead for 2017 Broadly speaking, social consciousness, personalization and simplification lead the way for the top three food trends you will see in...
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