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, […]
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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 […]
Breaking it Down: PROTEIN
In the fitness and athletic field, protein consumption gets a big push. But why? What does protein do for our body, how does it break down and what different types […]
Breaking It Down: FIBRE
Fibre is a component of carbohydrate, but it is non-digestible. Why then is there such an importance to include it in our diet? Although the components of fibre are not […]
Breaking it Down: Carbohydrates
What is a calorie? What is metabolism? How do the foods we eat break down into the calories that feed our metabolism? The Miriam Webster dictionary defines a calorie as, […]
Anytime for Quinoa!
The power food that’s had many people talking for years is still a popular nutrient rich choice to make any time of the day. One ½ cup serving of cooked […]
Holiday Yummies!
The Holiday season is filled with social gatherings, family, and a little more food than usual! Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away in conversation, paying little attention to what […]