You may have heard that fibre is good for us and that we generally need more of it, but do you really know what it is? Fibre is a carbohydrate but with an interesting twist. Unlike other carbohydrates such as sugars or starches, fibre does not get digested and absorbed in the traditional sense. Fibres…
READ MOREMy mom and dad raised me to be a strong chick. As a teenager I felt OK about my body, learned different sports, and ate a wide variety of foods guilt-free (both veggies as well as chocolate chip cookies). I took for granted that this was a normal way to grow up as a teenage…
READ MOREHow to sneak extra fibre into your picnic, camping trip, or BBQ High-fibre foods help regulate your blood sugar and keep you fuller longer. This gives you longer-lasting energy and can help curb the desire to graze on less healthy snack foods all day. Also, fibre helps with digestion and keeps everyone “regular”, which is…
READ MOREDigestion issues during exercise It can be an embarrassing problem that few people like to talk about, but gastrointestinal issues are a very common problem for runners, triathletes, and gym enthusiasts. The good news is there are a few ways to help prevent runner’s diarrhea, cramping, and other digestive symptoms during exercise. Why are reflux,…
READ MORE(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…
READ MOREHow does it differ from other eating disorders? As a Registered Dietitian that specializes in disordered eating, I see a wide variety of clients (both male and female and of varying ages) that struggle with food. While you have likely heard of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, how much do you know about ARFID?…
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