Matcha gets a lot of attention for its health properTEAS, so let’s uncover the myths from realiTEA. Matcha uses whole green tea leaves that have been harvested, dried and eventually ground into a very fine powder
Now that we have been spending more time at home, my eating habits have been a bit different than they were a few months ago. A big shift for me personally has been relying more
March is Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is ‘More Than Food’. With the exorbitant amount of conflicting messaging about food and nutrition fed to us each day, we have become so fixated on WHAT
November is World Osteoporosis Awareness month, and I’ve partnered with California Prunes to share how the power of prunes can help promote healthy bones (ad). Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens the bones over
It’s FINALLY starting to feel like summer and that calls for refreshing recipes made with in-season produce! [ad] Something I often hear from clients is that they tend to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables
HELLO 2019! With the new year here, you may have thought about some resolutions that can improve your health. Whatever those might be, I URGE you to forget about detoxes, cleanses, fad diets and unnecessary supplements. Rather, think about small and realistic changes that can make a HUGE difference in how you feel, physically and mentally. One health tip I strongly encourage is to eat a balanced breakfast, something that many of my clients struggle with.
December is always an exciting time for me, with my birthday, holiday events and vacation. But with all that comes numerous food-focused celebrations, as I am sure is the case for many of you. Are you worried about weight gain over the next month? About losing control and falling off track with your health goals?
Since I've been out of school for a while now, I thought it would give an interesting perspective to have my 2 summer volunteer students write about their tips for staying healthy as they enter their (demanding) 3rd and 4th year of the Honors Specialization in Nutrition & Dietetics program at Western University.
I get that many people consider breakfast to be their least favourite meal of the day, and often do not eat it. Whether they aren’t hungry that early, don’t have the time, or don’t like breakfast food, there are many excuses that prevent people from eating what’s arguably the most important meal of the day.
Having a positive relationship food is necessary for optimal physical and mental health. Yet many people today do not have this type of relationship. Why? For numerous reasons, a major one being diet culture and food trends.
