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

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There are a number of different reasons why a guy might want to speak with a dietitian. Issues with sexual health could even be one of them. Having just written a book on men’s health, pictured (and available to order!) below, I can appreciate more than most just how much

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Today’s post is intended to be an objective look at the best available data in the field of Colorectal Cancer research, while also acknowledging that enhanced screening, diagnosis and treatment has meant that cases and deaths due to colorectal cancer have been steadily declining here in Canada. Even so, the

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As Mental Health Awareness month nears its conclusion I could not help but notice that my content in this category is perhaps overly skewed towards the interaction between nutrients and mental health outcomes, and perhaps not sufficiently focused on some of the other more humane aspects of the interaction between

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In the world of social distancing and self-isolation the effects of these phenomena on human health may go beyond what can be remedied by just food and exercise. It honestly came as little surprise to me when a local media outlet  reported Canadians are reporting significantly increased rates of anxiety

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I’ve been blogging for half a decade and I finally felt that it was about thyme to post a soup recipe. Wouldn’t you agree? Welcome to #SoupSunday My regular readers will know that soup, widely loved as it may be, tends to be among the top 10 significant dietary sources

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October is Breasts Cancer Awareness Month and I wanted to take an opportunity before month’s end to discuss some of the most salient nutrition considerations in breast cancer prevention. Cancer, across all sub types, is the number one cause of death in Canada. Having recently written an article on the

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If you are looking for a truly nutrient dense snack or dessert that actually tastes good and won’t take much effort to prepare, look no further. My new Low-Sodium Cookbook For Beginners has you covered. You should certainly pre-order it if you haven’t already. Chia seed pudding is probably one

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Today’s article won’t be a long one, but in the spirit of my upcoming Low Sodium Cookbook I have been extra keen for eye catching headlines as it relates to sodium intake and general health. Speaking of my latest book, it’s actually now on sale on Kindle for those of

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