After years of it being acknowledged that incorporating soy-based foods offered a cardiovascular benefit, and considering soy’s inclusion in Dr Jenkins’ 2011 portfolio diet study on cholesterol lowering, it came as some surprise that in October 2017, the FDA put in a proposal to revoke soy’s health claim. Here’s a
Among macronutrients, protein has unique characteristics which often lead it to be viewed as metabolically advantageous for those trying to alter their body composition, gain lean mass, or lose weight while maintaining lean mass. These advantages are largely related to the extra energy required to break down protein, the connection
There is a great deal of interest surrounding the potential connection between the consumption of soy-based foods and the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. With that in mind, today’s article will aim to explore two major questions: 1. Does soy intake increase one’s risk of thyroid disorders? 2. Do
People seem to love taking and talking about collagen supplements. I see them being touted all over social media, including by a number of my colleagues. After my last exploratory article on biotin , it’s only natural then that I look into what collagen is all about. In today’s article
In my private practice experience, I find that many clients have been led to believe that soy-based foods may increase the risk of developing breast cancer. As a result, they are wary about consuming these foods. Breast cancer is no joke. According to Canadian Cancer Society Statistics (Ontario): In 2017,
One of the things that I pride myself on as a nutrition blogger is keeping a drift of the latest trends when it comes to popular nutrition topics. With this in mind, I’ve noticed a trend that many of my female clients are coming in and reporting the use of
How much sugar(s) is too much? It seems like these days everyone is an expert on sugars, but Health Canada’s new labeling regulations say that a total of up to 20% of your daily value from sugars ( including both natural and added) is consistent with a healthy eating pattern.
Those of you who have been following me for a while will probably be aware of the fact that I’ve worked with the Humber College School Of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism ( HRT) on a variety of projects over the last two years. These projects have largely involved spreading awareness
It’s been a long time coming but I am finally able to introduce you guys to my first ever published work! Well, it’s not just mine, none of it would have been possible without the support and contributions of my wonderful co-author Julie Andrews, who by the way is responsible
Hello everyone! As I continue to grow as a private practice professional I am becoming increasingly aware of the value of acknowledging different practitioners views, values and approaches to nutrition counseling. Although it’s no secret that I do work a lot in weight management, I also believe that there is