There are few topics in modern nutrition discourse that garner as much attention as those related mental health, digestive health or the intricate connection between the two. Gut-brain connection ring a bell? Although nutrition is my obvious hobby horse, what interests me today is the manner in which the state
This is an incredibly common question that my clients approach me with a and one that actually has a great of personal relevance to me. Let me explain… I dealt with a fair amount of transient digestive issues in my youth, the vast majority of which I was able to
Today I’m going to answer the trillion culture… oops I mean dollar question… Do you need a probiotic? Well actually, the probiotic industry is more like a multi-billion dollar industry and , as we all know, when money gets in the way sometimes the science gets muddled. But wait, what
I am thrilled to introduce Brittany Allison as my newest student guest blogger. Brittany Allison is a 4th-year Nutrition student, currently working on her second degree at Ryerson University. She’s a fitness instructor, a cooking enthusiast, and an aspiring Dietitian. She loves to use her knowledge of food, nutrition, and
Gut health is an immensely important and popular topic that is also extraordinarily complex for the simple reason that every gut is unique. Each and every one of us respond to different foods in different ways, which is why it is so extraordinarily challenging ( if not impossible) to provide generic
Many people I encounter seem to be quite concerned that the upcoming holiday dinner season will severely compromise their weight management and healthy eating goals. I appreciate these concerns and so if you are one of those people, today’s article is for you. Here are my 3 tricks to help
If you were stuck on an island for the rest of your life with only five foods…. What would they be? Don’t anwser this question lightly! Take a second to really think about it. Consider your nutrient balance, your current eating habits (do you snack or only eat meals?) and
Today’s article is a bit of divergence from my usual content, in that it is meant to be a largely reflective, inspirational and hopefully motivational article. The take home message is clear: It is never too late to start eating better. How we eat as adults is at least partially a
Most Canadian’s do not eat enough vegetables. The only problem is that they are the most important foods in our diet. Want to know the tips and tricks of getting more veggies in from top nutrition experts? Check out at this article from Ignite Nutrition, with contributions from yours truly. http://ignitenutrition.ca/vegetables-take-too-much-time/
Having high LDL or “bad” cholesterol is one of the primary risk factors for heart disease, the second leading cause of death in Canada. In other words, if you have high LDL cholesterol, you are more likely to suffer from heart disease. Both the likelihood of having high LDL cholesterol
