They’re Coming!!
Well, it seems like it was just yesterday when I wrote about some strategies to help us get ready and through the holiday season. Now that the weather is getting […]
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Where the Difference Lies
How does a registered dietitian (RD) achieve their credentials? Where does their scope of practice stem from? Many times people may think that a nutritionist and dietitian are the same, when in […]
We All Can Start Somewhere!
I am often asked “how” to go about starting a healthier way of life. What can I do to get myself motivated? Where do I begin? How many days should […]
Baby Series: Healthy Nutrition After Pregnancy
With a new baby in your life, there is now a new schedule to work around. The physical demands of recovering from labour and delivery as well as adapting to […]
Baby Series: Healthy Nutrition Throughout Pregnancy
It is important to understand how the food you eat helps your baby grow during the different stages of growth and development throughout pregnancy. Extra calories in the form of […]
Baby Series: Healthy Nutrition Before Pregnancy
Over my years of counseling, I have noticed that some women tend to pay the best and most attention to their diet when they are preparing to have a baby, […]
3 F’s: Fat, Fibre and Fitness – Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Just like Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes, unless specific tests are run, Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure is something that you cannot see or feel. Hypertension can be a serious issue […]
3 F’s: Fat, Fibre and Fitness – Diabetes Mellitus
The amount of fibre in your diet, the type of fat you choose and your fitness level are three key concepts to help people manage their diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus is […]
3 F’s: Fibre, Fat and Fitness – Cardiovascular Disease
We are beginning to hear more and more about the number of Canadians affected by diseases such as Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypertension to name a few. As research […]
Breaking It Down: FATS
It is recommended for Canadians 19 years and older to consume between 20% and 35% of their daily calories from fat. This often catches many individuals off guard, thinking this […]