High protein yogurt products actually happen to be one of the foods that I most often recommend to my clients. Even though yogurt is not a fundamental dietary staple like fruits or veggies, I believe that for those who enjoy dairy, high protein yogurt varieties (such as Greek or Icelandic
Hello everyone, I am so thrilled to be introducing Lara, my first ever dietetic intern. Lara is a recent graduate from the Nutrition and Food Program at Ryerson University and is currently completing a portion of her independent internship with yours truly. Among a host of potential topics, Lara decided
It’s not every day that the California Strawberry Commission comes knocking on your door and offers you an opportunity to work with them to promote the consumption of what is, unarguably, one of the healthiest available for human consumption: California Strawberries. This is probably the most enjoyable article that I’ve
Have you ever looked at those hard as rock pearl white teeth and wonder why they are such blessed? It is said that the mouth is the window to your inner health. Your oral health can offer guidance to your inside. And to maintain a nice oral health taking care
Dear 18 year old Andy, Guess what? You are on the right path. I know that being a dietitian is all you wanted, and even though you are nowhere close to it just yet, you will get it. So high-five to that! Oh, and guess what, you will be able
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,
