How to get enough calcium if you have a dairy allergy or don’t consume milk As a Registered Dietitian, I have noticed that many of my clients, and more specifically my Asian clients, avoid milk products as they have a lactose intolerance or just didn’t grow up eating many dairy foods. In fact, lactose intolerance occurs more often in people of Asian, African, South American, and indigenous peoples than among people of European…
READ MORETackling body image post birth The body undergoes a lot of changes in pregnancy and birth, so it is only natural to face new challenges with body image. This is especially true after the first child, but is also a normal issue during any postpartum phase. In fact, some moms would argue body image gets more challenging with…
READ MOREFertility, Menstrual cycles & Hormones in Relation to Nutrition Part 3 of a 5 part series to explore PCOS nutrition written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Science program at the University of Alberta and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or “PCOS” is an endocrine condition that affects many women…
READ MOREPCOS Nutrition Part 2: Managing Associated Health Conditions Part 2 of a 5 part series to explore PCOS nutrition written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Science program at the University of Alberta and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team. Read Part 1 here. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or “PCOS” is an endocrine condition…
READ MOREA New Way to Look at Health Habits This guest post on health habits n is from Gillian Goerzen, BSc (kin), BCRPA PT, GF, YFL Do you ever feel like you’re clear on what health habits you need to develop to improve your health and well-being, but the making it happen just feels…impossible. Because so many other…
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