A year ago I was introduced to a little something known as “Bullet Proof” Coffee. The first thought that came to mind is, “Wow! coffee served in a Kevlar mug, I love it!” To my dismay, upon further investigation I realized that was not what bullet proof coffee was at
In part II of my restaurant survival guide series I take a look at the menu’s of several of the top grossing fast-food chains in Canada. For one reason or another, many of us will find ourselves in a situation where we need to rely on fast-food. Whether we sit down, take out
Although the act of fasting ( going for an extended period of time without food and/or drink) is essentially an ancient phenomenon, it is starting to gain a whole lot of attention these days as a trendy weight loss strategy. You guys know how much I love to comment on
For those that may not know, Dude’s Talk Nutrition is my joint YouTube Channel/Nutrition Talk Show with fellow male dietitian Joel Feren. Today’s episode is the 6th installment in the series and we talk all about protein and whether or not it deserves all the hype and attention it gets.
I am very proud to announce my first ever feature in a national newspaper publication. A member of the lifestyle team at Sun Media reached out to me to contribute to their latest publication on foods to boost your mood and get you through the rest of winter. You can
First of all, I want to wish all my fellow Canadian Dietitian’s a Happy Dietitian’s Day. I knew I had to come up with something special for today’s article not only to celebrate this special day but to celebrate Nutrition Month as a whole. Recent times have seen an up
Since yesterday’s post on active listening was well received I decided to elaborate further on some of the tips that I believe all aspiring dietitians should keep in mind to improve their counselling capabilities. I know that 1-on-1 counselling is one of the most highly anticipated skills that future dietitians
With the winter season upon us, I find many people may turn to meat-based dishes to beat the cold. This usually occurs in parallel to a general obsession I often observe with protein powders and other protein-enhanced products. Don’t get me wrong, dietary protein is important but it is also
Let’s face it, for the vast majority of us, winter sucks. It’s cold and dark and our motivation for exercise and other activities may be decreased. The good news? Winter is almost over. Many of us just aren’t as happy in winter and we often turn to food to help
For those that may not know, March is Nutrition Month. In honour of this special time of year I am putting the spotlight on my Australian colleague Jennifer Howard, who came up with the brilliant idea of wearing produce stickers from the fruit you have eaten in a given day
