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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- May 11, 2022
What is Normalized Eating?
Normalized eating or intuitive eating is about eating what you are hungry for, when you are hungry - but is it still normal for most of us? Learn to understand your different hunger cues and normalize intuitive eating to have a better understanding of both your body and you.READ MORE - May 4, 2022
Nutrition for Mental Health and Prevention of Eating Disorders in Youth [PODCAST]
Our practice and team of Dietitians see firsthand the impact of mental health and eating disorders on kids, adolescents and their families. If you want to learn more about ways to prevent eating disorders in youth or to better understand the effects of nutrition on mental health, click here to learn more!READ MORE - April 27, 2022
Protein For Kids
Worried that your child is not eating enough protein during the day? Click here to read Dietitian, Christine Devaney-Towsley's tips and tricks in incorporating different types of protein into kid-friendly meals and discover how much protein is recommended for children in a day!READ MORE - April 25, 2022
What Can I Stock in My Freezer?
You may keep a stocked pantry but don’t forget about the freezer! Keep reading for tips from Dietitian, Shauna Kime, for 10 foods you should consider freezing when it comes to buying things on sale and keeping them fresh or stocking up on your favourites when in season to enjoy all year round.READ MORE - April 22, 2022
Healthy Power Bowls!
Are you stumped on what to make for meals? Try deconstructed meals and healthy bowls! They can be a staple for family meals so read on to discover 7 different healthy power bowl recipe ideas that can help elevate your meals nutritiously!READ MORE - April 18, 2022
The MIND Diet: Foods for Brain Power & Alzheimer’s
Did you know the MIND diet promotes a healthy brain and reduces the risk of age-related brain disorders? Discover the proven benefits of the MIND diet in this research-based blog post by a nutrition university student. Click here to learn everything there is to know about the MIND diet and see if it's suited for you!READ MORE - April 15, 2022
Italian Sausage, Spinach & Pepper Involtini
Looking for a quick and easy 30 minute meal idea? Look no further, this Italian sausage, spinach and pepper involtini is the perfect option for a simple meal that can be adapted to your taste. It's family and kid-friendly, perfect for a night when you're strapped for time. Follow along the full recipe, here!READ MORE - April 13, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Teas
Did you know that drinking tea can be beneficial for your health? Discover 5 different types of healthy teas that can have been proven to have benefits to your health. So sit down, and enjoy a warm cup of tea while reading about tea's key benefits!READ MORE - April 12, 2022
Meet Eating Disorder Dietitian, Courtney Skanderup
This article introduces you to Calgary and Eating Disorder Dietitian, Courtney Skanderup. Courtney specializes in disordered eating, mental health, emotional eating, intuitive eating, chronic disease, geriatrics/seniors health and swallowing issues. Get to know more about her on this blog post.READ MORE - April 11, 2022
Family Dinner: The Meal That Brings People Together
Imagine if there was one, simple thing parents could do for their children that would lead to the following results: better mental and physical health, better academic performance, better communication skills and a better relationship between parent and child. Keep reading for five things we can gain from having regular meals together by Registered Dietitian Daniela O'Brien.READ MORE Next page
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