The world of nutrition seems to have a love hate relationship with fat. One day it’s great, one day not so much- and then there are the diets promising that if all you do is eat fat your body will somehow adapt to burning fat, and you will be in the best shape of your […]
As we entered the new year- many Canadians noticed food prices going up. Even if you’ve missed the various articles and satirical cartoons on the topic, walking into a grocery store and seeing a $7.00 head of cauliflower is enough to have you running out of the store screaming! Food prices can often be a challenge when […]
The gluten free trend has been in the media for the past couple of years, as the answer for everything from weight gain, to bloating to acne. It has gotten so popular it has even sparked this video! You know you’ve made it when Jimmy Kimmel start commenting! <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/AdJFE1sp4Fw” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> For people […]
When most people think of protein, it conjures images of steak, chicken, fish- the usual suspects! And for many people, (though not all!) breakfast doesn’t bring any of these foods to mind. It’s no wonder then, that while many people enjoy breakfast every day- their breakfasts are often low in protein. Protein is an important part […]
We’ve all been there. It’s five oclock on a weeknight, just walking in the door from work, tired with a list a mile long to still accomplish, and you’re left staring at the random contents of your fridge wondering- WHAT AM I GOING TO EAT FOR DINNER? Inevitably on nights like this- the answer is never […]
If you are looking to increase your consumption of dairy products this holiday season, look no further than the hors d’oeurves plate at your next holiday party! Milk, cheese and other dairy products are a great way to achieve our daily needs of 1,000-1,200 mg calcium, vitamin D and protein, all of which play […]
This post is slightly overdue from a weekend I got to spend my time doing one of my favourite things- trailing the aisles at the organic food and product show. Now I was really there helping out a family member who had a vendor booth there, but to be honest, I think from my first […]
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday. A day dedicated to being grateful and appreciative for what we have- What could be wrong with that?? But quite often between turkey, stuffing, and sides, too many of us are thankful our pant zippers haven’t given out be the end of it! To enjoy a healthier holiday this year […]
The idea for these bars came from many different places. I always have bananas in my house. Only problem is that bananas and summer time are not great friends and more often than not I find myself freezing bananas going brown. (great tip, if you have a recipe with a certain amount of bananas, peel […]
Protein supplements, in the forms of powders and bars have long since been popular in the world of strength training. Supplements are found mostly made from Whey, however there are vegetarian and vegan options available. As a dietitian, one of the most common questions is, how much protein is necessary before, after, and during workouts, […]
