Meal Planning & Health Prevention Archives

Meal Planning & Health Prevention

November 1, 2021

The 3 Types of Hunger [VIDEO]

For many of the clients we see in our nutrition counselling practice, it can be hard to tell if you are actually hungry, thirsty or full. This especially becomes challenging if you have grown up in a family that encouraged you to finish everything on your plate or have a history of dieting, an eating disorder or have struggled to lose weight. To sort out the hunger confusion, read on to get a sense of some things that can help you reset your hunger cues.

October 27, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Creatine

I often get questions about creatine. These questions mainly come from high-level athletes or concerned parents. This is because creatine is one of the more popular nutritional aids used by athletes. The question is, who should use it and is it only beneficial for the athlete population? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about creatine supplementation.

October 20, 2021

Your Most Common Pregnancy Questions Answered

Expecting a child can be one of life’s most joyful experiences. Creating life and nurturing a baby throughout 9 months can bring many joyful moments, but it can also come with several unpleasant symptoms. We asked two of our team members, who are both moms to help answer some common questions expecting clients often ask us.

October 18, 2021

Diversity in The Good Old Pasta Dinner

While pasta dinners can be easy and very family-friendly, any parent wants to add variety to the dinner table and also help build resilience in children’s palates. Read this blog for a few tips and ideas on how to make simple pasta meals balanced and different!

October 8, 2021

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Chili is one of my favorite fall supper dishes because it is easy, warm and leaves you feeling satisfied. It’s filled with vegetables, has a hint of sweetness because of the pumpkin but when you add your favorite hot sauce, brings the heat! Try this recipe for thanksgiving or after with some leftover turkey!

October 6, 2021

Thanksgiving Dinner – Add Health and Reduce Stress!

It may seem like everything is becoming “green” lately, but Thanksgiving? Why not! Often, Thanksgiving meals are loaded up on brown, carb-heavy foods. This year, why not try to “green up” your Thanksgiving meal? Not only will this increase your vegetable intake, it will also make your table more beautiful. Keep reading to discover tips to eat healthy and reduce stress this Thanksgiving holiday.