Orthorexia is defined as an obsession with proper or healthful eating. Feeling consumed with eating clean, maintaining a strict and rigorous exercise routine, and purchasing products that only meet a certain standard are some common signs of orthorexia. Learn more about the signs of orthorexia here and where to seek help.
READ MOREEmotional eating can include all types of eating including eating for celebration, eating as a form of procrastination, eating out of boredom, stress, or eating to help soothe an underlying emotion such as loneliness or anger. Keep reading for tips for identifying your emotional eating behaviours and ideas for what to do instead.
READ MOREFactors such as sleeping in, lack of time, fatigue, and poor appetite are just a few of the reasons why breakfast can be a bit of a hard sell in the morning. If you are a parent or caregiver who is having difficulty navigating breakfast for your teenager, read this post to learn some practical tips to help increase their success with breakfast every morning.
READ MOREGot picky eaters on your hands that refuse to eat what you prepare them? If so, you are not alone! In this blog we discuss 5 ways to engage your children in healthy eating through food styling. Creativity helps children to see food in a different way and encourages healthy eating habits. Try it out and learn more here!
READ MOREWondering how much calcium you need per day? If your intake of calcium-rich foods might be low, or your doctor has suggested a calcium supplement, here is some Registered Dietitian advice on how to choose a calcium supplement. Learn everything you need to know about calcium supplements in this blog post by CEO, Andrea Holwegner.
READ MOREYou may have heard about the relationship between magnesium and sleep. This article does a deep dive into what magnesium is, the most recent research surrounding magnesium for sleep, and whether magnesium supplements are beneficial for you. Keep reading to find out more about the benefits of magnesium!
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