Dementia is becoming an increasingly prevalent reality in our aging population. I’ve seen first hand how it can affect those you care about, and it’s scary. The question I always like to ask, in the face of such concerns, is what role does nutrition play in prevention. Before we get
I think it goes without saying that the most fascinating and sought-after effect that caffeine offers the majority of its consumers is an increase in physical and/or mental performance. It’s one of the world’s favourite pick-me-ups! Yes, many of us indulge in our daily coffee and tea rituals because of
Fresh off the presses, a Journal Of The American Medical Association (JAMA) paper has found that more eggs and especially more cholesterol in your diet increases risk of heart disease and death. In what seems like one of the most contentious and controversial back and forth debates in contemporary nutrition,
For those that don’t know, March is indeed the most special month of the year for all the caffiends out there. It’s Caffeine Awareness Month in North America! And what better way to kick it off by becoming aware of MY OWN caffeine habits? Today’s article is a fun, genuine
Is breakfast everything we were told it was growing up? Once regarded as gospel, questions now swirl around whether or not breakfast truly is the “most important meal of the day”. I’m going to attempt to answer that question combining my own personal views, clinical insights from my practice and,
As many of you may recall from my previous article on the topic, there is an emerging body of evidence suggesting that a daily serving of 5 California prunes can improve bone health by reducing physiological markers of bone turnover in post-menopausal women. But what is the science behind this
The potential health benefits associated with intermittent fasting continue to be a topic of great interest to myself, my clients and the public at large. I’ve admitted in a previous blog post that, although I don’t regularly adhere to fasting principles, I do engage in fasting on occasion if I
I find that many people underestimate how valuable soy (and particularly tofu) is as a culinary tool to help increase plant-based protein intake. Don’t believe that tofu is truly versatile enough to replace animal protein in a dish? An extra firm brick of tofu contains a comparable amount of protein
Now that it is legal in Canada, there is no use tiptoeing around the subject of marijuana and health. As a dietitian, my professional activities are centred around empowering people to make decisions within their own contexts to achieve the best possible health, whatever that may mean to them. Before
One of the biggest goals and perhaps revelations of the latest edition of the Canadian Food Guide is that it leans towards more plant-based eating. But why the sudden change on the part of Health Canada? Are they out to get the beef and dairy industries? Are they in the