Honour your body and appetite By Jana Spindler (Calgary Dietitian / Online Nutritionist / Eating Disorder Dietitian / Emotional Eating and Intuitive Eating Nutrition Coach) I do not need excuses to eat food. How many time have I heard: “You can eat that much because you’re so tall” ( I am 6’2”) “You can eat…
READ MOREThis simple vegetarian recipe by Calgary dietitian and online nutritionist Jana Spindler on our team is a tasty, easy recipe for those that have a lactose intolerance or dairy allergy. If you are meal prepping for one, you are going to love the fact this recipe is a single-serving and is a convenient packable option…
READ MORENova Scotia Hodge Podge Recipe Recently returning from a trip to Nova Scotia, I was reminded of my favourite late summer/early fall recipe and one of my all time favourite side dishes, Hodge Podge! It is very simple to make and uses fresh ingredients. I grew up having it this time of year with new…
READ MOREOur Favourite Things – Books by Brene Brown Brené Brown is best known for her work as a shame researcher. She sparks the conversation on topics we are most uncomfortable with – shame, belonging, vulnerability, courage. Best of all, she manages to share the information in a readable, storytelling manner. I first read her book,…
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