I am asked this question time and time again, is it okay for me to eat at night? It often looks like this: ” Will eating after 7 pm make me fat?” My most frequent answer? That depends on you and what you ate throughout the day. It is not inherently bad
Magnesium is one of the most “underrated” nutrients in the North American diet, although it has increasingly come to prominence in recent years. And for good reason. According to Health Canada data, between 30-60% ( depending on age/gender) of Canadian’s do not consume enough magnesium from their diets. There is
In a very rare non food-related post, I wanted to share with everyone one a recent article of mine that discussed 10 ways to improve the air quality in your home. This is a must read for any home owner: http://eieihome.com/articles/10-easy-steps-cleaner-indoor-air/ Just like the food we eat, the air we breathe
Fibre and Potassium are two of the most well recognized problem nutrients in the North American population because they are very easy to under consume in an unbalanced dietary pattern. Long story short, the diet of the average North American leaves them short of their fibre and potassium requirements. With that in
Vegetables are the primary source of vitamin A in the human diet. If you eat a diet rich and varied in vegetables on a regular basis, you can probably stop reading this , because I am willing to bet you get enough vitamin A in your diet. If this doesn’t
I may be a bit bias here, but I think dietitians are pretty darn awesome. We are highly educated and can help guide you to a level of health you never thought possible while teaching you things about nutrition that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Reduce your sick days
Canada turns 150 years old in a few days and, as a proud Canadian dietitian, I am always trying to do my part to help make our country a healthier place. With that in mind, there are 3 major dietary changes that I believe that the majority of Canadian’s need
When it comes to the dietary habits of Canadians, there are certain persistent trends that leave many of us short on several important vitamins, minerals and nutrients. The reality is that it is not always easy to eat the varied and balanced diet we wish we could. That’s where today’s
Introduction About a decade ago cancer surpassed cardiovascular disease as the primary cause of death in Canada. However, this statistic is slightly misleading because cancer includes a variety of distinct conditions that affect different organs such as the lungs, prostate breast, colon and so on. According to Health Canada data from 2009, lung cancer
Being a registered dietitian has its perks. For one, people are always interested in hearing what you have to say about food, especially when it comes to the food you eat. I can’t tell you the number of times friends, family and clients have asked me about my own personal
