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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- June 15, 2022
Part 1: IBS Series – What are FODMAPs?
Confused about the FODMAP diet for IBS? This article breaks down what FODMAPs are and why they may be important to consider in your digestive health journey! ? Read more to learn about FODMAPs and how it can help out people suffering from IBS.READ MORE - June 8, 2022
Diet and Nutrition for Multiple Sclerosis: The Ultimate Guide
If you’ve ever searched for the “best diet for people with MS” online, it is likely you came across a vast number of diets. However, it is difficult to find any scientific evidence to back them up. In this post, we will look into the research-based possible effects of diet on the diagnosis and management of MS.READ MORE - June 3, 2022
3 Vegan Breakfast Ideas
Wanting to add variety to your diet? Our Registered Dietitian, Oliver Yergeau shares three of his favourite vegan breakfast recipes: The Vegan Chocolate Pancake, a Scrambled Tofu recipe and an Overnight Oats breakfast recipe. Let us know what you think in the comments!READ MORE - June 1, 2022
Non-Binary Nutrition
While Health Canada has moved their general nutrition guidelines away from the gender binary, many nutrition calculators, equations, and recommendations have not, making it hard for non-binary individuals to work towards maximizing their health. Discover what Dietitian, Jana Spindler recommends for the non-binary population in terms of nutrition.READ MORE - May 30, 2022
10 Essential Spices & Herbs to Add Flavour & Fun to Meals
Incorporating spices or herbs in your daily cooking can be daunting. However, with Registered Dietitian, Shauna Kime's tips and tricks, you'll be using different spices in your everyday cooking in no time to add flavour and fun to your meals! Make sure to try out the spices and herbs listed!READ MORE - May 25, 2022
5 Popular Mushrooms in Asian Cooking (And Their Uses)
Want to incorporate mushrooms into your meals? Their health benefits as a superfood are undeniable. Registered Dietitian, Amy Yiu breaks down which mushrooms to pick, their nutritional values, how to cook each type of mushroom and shares the delicious Braised Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms and Mountain Yam Recipe.READ MORE - May 23, 2022
How to Nudge a Reluctant Partner into Better Eating Habits (Without a Family Feud)
Are you the health leader of the family and have struggled to sell the benefit of a healthy diet to your significant other or kids? You may have been met with resistance and limited success. Instead of trying to nag or coax them to eat healthy, try the gentler and likely more effective approach of nutrition nudging in this blog post!READ MORE - May 20, 2022
Strawberry Cobbler Cake
Making dessert doesn't need to take too much time and effort. This healthy and delicious Strawberry Cobbler Cake recipe uses simple ingredients you may have on hand that takes minutes to prepare. It gives the classic cobbler style a twist, by adding oats for extra fibre and crunch!READ MORE - May 16, 2022
Time Saving and Nutritious Food Prep Techniques – Dump & Drizzle, Dump & Dip it!
Making a meal for your family can sometimes be a huge time commitment. Here are some tips from Registered Dietitian, Daniela O'Brien on how to make a quick, easy yet delicious and nutritious meal for the family through her two meal prep techniques. Just dump and drizzle, dump and dip it!READ MORE - May 13, 2022
Healthier Nuts & Bolts Snack Mix Recipe
Looking for a quick and healthy snack? This easy recipe is a healthier version of store-bought snack mixes the entire family will love. While many traditional homemade recipes use butter, this recipe uses heart-healthy olive oil instead.READ MORE Next page
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