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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- December 13, 2023
How to Survive the Holidays with an Eating Disorder
For most people, the holiday season is a wonderful time of year. It is often a time of family reunion, socializing, and celebration – a time when families, friends, and coworkers come together to share goodwill and good food. Yet, for those who struggle with an eating disorder, this is often the worst time of the year. Learn tips to survive and thrive this holiday season and tips to support loved ones.READ MORE - December 11, 2023
Must Have Kitchen Gadgets
Are you wondering what kitchen gadgets are an essential component of your kitchen? These dietitian recommended kitchen gadgets will help to ease your cooking experience by enhancing enjoyment and efficiency. What's your favourite kitchen gadget? Did we miss any? Happy cooking!READ MORE - December 8, 2023
Curried Lentil Soup In A Jar
Looking for a fantastic handmade holiday gift other than cookies and candy? This curried lentil soup in a jar is a real crowd pleaser. Head to your local bulk store for the ingredients and you can make as many as you like! The green and red lentils make this simple soup extra festive!READ MORE - December 6, 2023
Sports Dietitian Tips: Back to the Basics of Sports Nutrition
Your day-to-day diet for training is just as important, if not MORE important, than your competition-day nutrition. Keep reading to find out the basics of sports nutrition from sports nutritionist Jana Spindler and helpful questions to ask yourself to ensure you are eating a balanced energy fueling diet.READ MORE - December 4, 2023
23 Healthy Appetizers for the Holidays [VIDEO]
The holiday season is all about spending quality time with the people we love. Cooking is a great opportunity to connect and bond with family and friends. In this blog post, I share tips to get the family involved in cooking together as well as 23 easy appetizers you can make with the family this holiday season!READ MORE - November 29, 2023
Key Nutrition Considerations for Kidney Disease Diet
Rumour has it that there are so many things you can’t or shouldn’t eat if your kidneys aren’t functioning well or if you have kidney disease. If you are confused about all the information you have heard about healthy eating for kidney health or a kidney disease diet, you are in the right place. Get all the information you need, here.READ MORE - November 27, 2023
Feel Confident This Holiday Season With These Food & Fashion Tips!
Feeling stressed about what to wear for the holidays? Wondering how to navigate holiday party food and cocktails? The abundance of holiday foods and treats often triggers concerns about body image. Get Registered Dietitian and Fashion Stylist eating and dressing tips for the holidays to feel your best.READ MORE - November 24, 2023
Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Are you looking for a heart-warming soup recipe to rely on this winter? Here's the simplest classic potato and leek soup recipe. It can warm you on a cold winter day. With only 4 ingredients and a few easy steps, this recipe will be ready in no time and is sure to fill you up. Get the step-by-step recipe here.READ MORE - November 22, 2023
14 High Fibre Foods for Kids and How to Make Them Appealing!
Are you wanting tips on how to increase your child's fibre content? This blog post discusses the different types of fibre, ways to make it tasty for your kids, and all the benefits of including more high-fibre foods into your kid's diet. Plus, delicious fibre-rich recipes and how to seamlessly implement into your child's routine!READ MORE - November 20, 2023
How to Set Up a Healthy Freezer
An organized freezer can help you minimize food waste, reduce spending, reduce meal preparation time and lower weekday stress. If you currently have a freezer but frequently lose or forget things or want to figure out some healthy ingredients and meals to put in your freezer, then this article is for you.READ MORE Next page
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