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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- September 18, 2023
10 Best High Energy Snacks
Do you ever feel tired in the mid-afternoon? This feeling can often be caused by skipping meals. These 10 nutritious and tasty snack ideas combining energy-boosting carbohydrates and proteins together are perfect for giving you a mid-day pick me up. Grab the list by CEO Andrea Holwegner here!READ MORE - September 15, 2023
Baked Tomatoes Provencal Recipe
Looking for an easy appetizer or side dish? You've come to the right place! These breaded baked tomatoes are sure to impress. They require minimal ingredients and preparation and deliver on both flavour and nutrition. These will also impress your guests from their beautiful presentation on the table.READ MORE - September 11, 2023
What’s for Lunch? 10 Easy Vegetarian Lunch Ideas
If you’re curious about what to eat to power you through your afternoons, and interested in trying out some plant-based vegetarian lunches, you’ve come to the right place! Add variety to your meal rotation and flavour profile, and increase your total fibre intake with these 10 tasty vegetarian lunch ideas!READ MORE - September 6, 2023
6 Bento Box Lunch Ideas for Kids by Dietitian Moms
With kids back in school and parents going back to work, it can be hard to plan and make nutritious lunches for both yourself and your child. Not only that, but making new and exciting lunches throughout the year can be challenging too. Well, you're in luck! Check out these bento box themed lunch ideas.READ MORE - September 5, 2023
10 Philosophies of Healthy Eating
Mindset is everything. It is important to consider your "why" before making health changes. Often, when we want to implement a new health goal, it may be for reasons that may not be sustainable long term. These 10 registered dietitian philosophies will challenge you to set positive intentions in order to become a happier and healthier person.READ MORE - August 30, 2023
Body Image and Eating Disorders at Midlife & Beyond
Unfortunately, too many individuals who are struggling with eating disorder behaviours later in life are missed and invalidated in their struggles because of stigma and stereotypes around eating disorders. Learn more about body image concerns and eating disorders in older adults in this blog post by ED Dietitian, Jana Spindler.READ MORE - August 28, 2023
The Top Processed Foods to KEEP in Your Diet
A processed food is simply the act of taking a simple food and altering it slightly or significantly to add convenience, preserve it, or change how something tastes. Although processed food is often thought of as unhealthy, there are plenty of processed foods that not only make healthy eating easier but also offer excellent nutrition you can feel good about. Read on to learn more about the top processed foods to keep in your diet.READ MORE - August 23, 2023
Dietitian Strategies to Support Toddlers with Diarrhea
Toddler diarrhea is common concern among parents. Get insight on the different types of diarrhea, possible causes and get nutrition strategies to provide relief during this time. With the appropriate knowledge and action, toddler diarrhea can be managed effectively. Learn more here.READ MORE - August 21, 2023
Why the Body Mass Index (BMI) is Flawed & The History of its Origins
You've may have heard of Body Mass Index (BMI) after a trip to the doctor's office, but do you know the history around it and wonder about its accuracy? Learn the sad truth about this (unfortunately) common practice in many primary care clinics and doctor's offices. Read on to learn why exactly it's problematic.READ MORE - August 18, 2023
Blueberry Oat Muffins
It's that time of year again! Blueberry picking season. Whip up a batch of these nutritious and delicious blueberry oat muffins with those freshly picked blueberries or frozen blueberries. They make a great breakfast with the addition of oats that will leave you feeling satisfied all morning long. Happy baking!READ MORE Next page
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