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. Brought to the forefront once again via a familiar celebrity’s latest pseudo-scientific book on “Intuitive Fasting” – it’s time to come back down to earth
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? Did they watch the Game Changers documentary and have a change of heart? [
“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” —Alan D. Wolfelt What a coincidence it is then that the annual holiday of love that we celebrate on February 14th each year, was actually originally a feast celebrating a Saint by the name of Valentine. In fact, there is nothing coincidental
As a registered dietitian, choosing brands to align with is far from monkey business. In fact, my longtime followers will be keenly aware of the fact that I rarely highlight or promote products on my social media page or website at all. But hey, when the shoe fits, you gotta
According to the World Bank, the life expectancy in Canada in 2015 was about 82 years while that figure sits quite a bit lower at 78.75 in the United States. In Japan, however, the average life expectancy is nearly 84 years of age, markedly different than the USA and noticeably
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
