The topic of female fertility is a complex one, and dietary choices are one of only a number of relevant considerations that can be intervened upon to enhance the likelihood of conception. Given that a number of my clients are increasingly curious about this topic, the only logical course of
Canadian public health data suggests that 1 in 10 Canadian adults are living with diabetes, with about 90% of that population living with type 2. There also about 1 in 8 Canadians, an even larger number, who are living with prediabetes. In today’s blog post I’m going to offer forward
Today is World Vitamin D Day and I’m thrilled you’ve decided to join me in celebration. Once thought of simply in terms of enhancing calcium absorption, today vitamin D is held in high regard as a potentially pivotal nutrient in the prevention and management of a variety of conditions. I’m
According to a survey of over 1,000 dietitians carried out by Today’s Dietitian and Pollock Communications, intermittent fasting has “officially” surpassed the keto diet as the most popular diet trend. I suppose it’s not hard to see why, given that IF does not, by definition, rule out any specific types
Enter the hemp seed. This increasingly popular product originates from the same plant that CBD does and like CBD contains no physiologically meaningful amount of the psychoactive compound THC. It’s very likely you’ve seen or at least heard of hemp seeds before as there availability and widespread use and promotion
I’m so thrilled to once again be partnering with the California Strawberry Commission on a fun new educational campaign. My long-time followers will know that I’ve written a number of strawberry-themed articles in the past, and I never turn down an opportunity to shine the spotlight on one of my
What better way to demonstrate the ultimate power of dietary change then to point out the role nutrition plays in helping the vast majority of health concerns that often require medication to manage? Many of my clients in a certain age demographic are largely motivated to change the way they
Today’s post is much more than just an acknowledgement of Mental Health Awareness Month, which in and of itself is massively important. It’s an acknowledgement of the massive spike in anxiety and depression in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an acknowledgement of some of my own personal and professional
I’ve been very fortunate to be an ongoing contributor to the California Prune Board’s educational initiatives over the last several years. There are many wonderful choices that exist in our food system, and it’s always fun to take a closer look at the unique benefits that certain selections bring to
Several years after enjoying a significant surge in popularity, the ketogenic diet remains a salient if not divisive topic in the world of nutrition. I also can’t deny that my clients tend to carry a general curiosity on the topic, which I can hardly blame them for given the keto
