Nope, You Don’t Need to Go to the Gym Guest post from Gillian Goerzen, BSc (kin), BCRPA PT, GF, YFL When people come to me ready to make a change with their health and fitness, very often one of the first things they say to me is that they “need to go to the gym”…
READ MORESpeedy Meatless Bean Taco Recipe This healthy vegetarian taco recipe from cookspiration.com by the Dietitians of Canada for grilled vegetable, bean and avocado tacos is a great addition for your next ‘Taco Tuesday’ meal. Enjoy this recipe with any type of your favorite legumes. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup Seasoned rice vinegar…
READ MOREDeclining Kidney Function? 3 Reasons to See a Dietitian The kidneys are two bean shaped organs that work to maintain your body’s fluid balance, regulate minerals within the body, filter your blood of waste, regulate blood pressure, and make several hormones, including erythropoietin (for making red blood cells) and vitamin D. As you can…
READ MOREHealthy Plant-Based Breakfast Recipe By: Kristen Sunstrum, Dietetics Student at McGill University: Instagram: @sunsandseeds) A great way to change up your breakfast routine – oatmeal in pancake form! This vegan breakfast makes a great filling and nutritious alternative to normal flour pancakes that will leave you full of energy way past lunchtime. Add any kinds…
READ MOREHow to Manage your IBS Symptoms Over the Holidays The holidays are here. While many people look forward to the seasonal food, festive parties and getting together with loved ones, for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) it can mean more symptoms (and more anxiety about symptoms). If you struggle with IBS there are a…
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