Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerCelebrating Exciting August Food Days With Lentils & More August is known for its long summer days and scorching weather in Canada. It’s also a time when families go on road trips during the provincial holiday long weekend. But did you know that there are actually many national food days to celebrate in August? I have chosen a few interesting food days to share… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerMeatless Grilling Can Be Fun Too! Vegetarian and grilling don’t need to be an oxymoron. Whether you wish to go meatless once in a while, or have vegetarian guests coming to your BBQ party, there are delicious ways of preparing meatless dishes that are tasty and wholesome. Main Dish Burgers A juicy burger is one of the summer’s favourites. Going meatless… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & Nutrition5 Foods to Boost Brain Power As the school year draws to an end, it’s important to keep kids focused so that they can finish the year strong. What you eat can influence your brain’s ability to stay sharp. In fact, not only to help you stay sharp and alert, some food may actually help prevent Alzheimer’s disease! Here are some… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & NutritionCelebrate Canada Health Day With Super Eats In honour of Florence Nightingale, Canada has been celebrating her birthday on May 12 for more than 30 years. This year, why not join community health organizations and public health units in celebrating Canada Health Day by eating healthier at home! What Are Superfoods? How can we eat healthier at home? One very easy way… Read More
Dietitian TipsMindful Eating: A Quick Guide to Earth Day Eating April 22 is Earth Day. What better way to help celebrate Earth Day this year than to try and eat more local, sustainable and lower carbon foods! Here are some simple tips to do all of the above. Going Local for Grocery If you have never visited a farmer’s market before, then you have to… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & Nutrition4 Small Diet Changes You Can Implement With a Big Impact March is Nutrition Month! And this year’s theme is Make Small Changes, One Meal at a Time. The theme is indeed timely! Many of us made healthy eating resolutions in January, and by February, some of us have already forgotten about them, or have given up all together. Overwhelming, drastic changes are hard to stick… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & NutritionGo Red: 6 Red Foods To Supercharge Heart Health It’s time for the ultimate red month again, not just for Valentine’s Day, but also for Heart Month celebrations across the country. Not only can red foods decorate your dish with vibrancy, they also deliver impressive nutrients and antioxidants that you can’t find anywhere else. 6 Red Superfoods To Enjoy: Beets The unglamorous rough peel… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & NutritionMove Vegetables From The Side To the Center in 2016 The New Year is a perfect time to reflect on the changes we need to make. And for most people, healthy eating often makes the top 3 resolutions. However, after a few weeks, most of us may not be able to stick with it. With all the best intentions for good health, our diet resolutions… Read More
Dietitian Tips Fall/Winter Health & NutritionFight Holiday Stress with Stress-Busting Foods The holidays are meant to be a joyful time of celebration with family and friends. But often, all that celebrating – and the work it entails behind the scenes – can lead to some serious holiday stress. From house guests and parties to shopping and cooking, the holidays can serve up a jumbo portion of… Read More
Dietitian Tips Fall/Winter Health & NutritionCreate Ultimate Comfort Food Combo To Boost Your Immune This Winter The month of November means the beginning of flu season. The cold and flu bugs are ready to tear their way through offices and schools, leaving you and your family sniffly, sick, grumpy, and achy all over. And good nutrition is particularly important during this time of the year. When it’s dark and cold, it… Read More
Dietitian Tips Fall/WinterGive Your Thanksgiving Leftovers a Second Chance to Shine with Lentils It’s that time of year again when families celebrate Thanksgiving with a food fest. A traditional roasted turkey, along with seasonal pumpkin and cranberries are no doubt a party favourite. After a night of family reunion, a full-fridge of leftovers may need some creativity to shine yet one more time. Here are some healthy ideas… Read More
Dietitian Tips Fall/Winter Health & Nutrition KidsEat Clean: Cut Sugar from Your Child’s Back-to-School Lunch As the summer holidays begin to fade away and the new school year is about to begin, what to pack for school lunches and after-school snacks is once again on our minds. A trip to the supermarket will be bombarded with snacks with colorful cartoon characters marketed to kids - and their parents. Most of… Read More
