Meet Our Calgary Nutritionist Team & Virtual Online Registered Dietitians As an established nutrition counseling practice since year 2000, our collaborative Registered Dietitian team prides itself on having a diverse team of nutrition expertise. You can learn more about each of our nutritionists on a weekly short blog post that will highlight a bit about […]
Dispelling 3 Top Diabetes Diet Myths
Making healthy food choices when living with diabetes If you have diabetes, or have a friend of family member with diabetes, you know that managing a healthy diet is key. You may hear many conflicting messages about the safety of alternative sweeteners and how much sugar and carbohydrates are OK to consume if you have […]
Is Sugar Really That Bad For You?
Get the facts on 8 common questions about sugar from a Registered Dietitian Read on to explore the science of sugar, how much is OK to eat and some of the most asked questions related to this somewhat sticky topic. Confused about sugar? You are not alone. In our nutrition counselling practice, our team of […]
How to reduce sugar in your diet
(but never give up your favorites) As the chocoholic dietitian, I stand for balanced living. I want people to eat enough of the geeky nutritious foods they need for good health but I also want to make sure you have saved room for soulful foods like chocolate, dessert or potato chips chosen for taste, enjoyment […]
5 of the most important things I’ve learned about Celiac Disease
May is Celiac Awareness Month This year, one of my children was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. To put it lightly, it’s been a steep learning curve. Between figuring out how to determine what products are safe, what restaurants are safe, and how best to manage a kitchen for our family, we’ve learned a lot. Gluten-free […]