It’s been a long time coming but I am finally able to introduce you guys to my first ever published work! Well, it’s not just mine, none of it would have been possible without the support and contributions of my wonderful co-author Julie Andrews, who by the way is responsible
Hello everyone! As I continue to grow as a private practice professional I am becoming increasingly aware of the value of acknowledging different practitioners views, values and approaches to nutrition counseling. Although it’s no secret that I do work a lot in weight management, I also believe that there is
November is Osteoporosis Month here in Canada, which is why the California Prune Board has asked me to speak to some research suggesting that eating just one daily serving of about five California prunes (40g) helps slow bone loss (particularly in post-menopausal women). For those that may not know, osteoporosis
Intermittent fasting remains one of the hottest and most intriguing topics in contemporary nutrition. It’s something that comes up often in both my daily and professional life, while also happening to be something I’ve already written about more than once in the past. In case you missed them, I’ve previously
Some recent client interactions have led me to more closely examine if any evidence exists exploring a potential connection between body weight and experiencing shortness of breath on limited exertion ( ie: walking up the stairs) in otherwise healthy people. I commenced my search for answers and quickly stumbled upon
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
In recent decades, sugar has been positioned as the dietary enemy, claimed by many to be the cause of growing rates of chronic disease, and the so-called (albeit controversial) ‘obesity epidemic’. As a result, many of us choose to use ‘sugar alternatives’ in an attempt to avoid the claimed negative
Today I am thrilled to be featuring a very special guest post from up and coming Canadian dietitian Rebecca Livingstone. Enjoy! 7 Ways to Reduce your Exposure to Diet Culture By Rebecca Livingtone RD Diet culture impacts the attitudes we hold towards our bodies, our food and our self-worth. In
The inspiration for today’s article comes from a keynote address that was delivered at my sisters medical school Hippocratic oath ceremony by Brian Goldman, a well known Toronto area ER doctor and author. He spoke about the importance of kindness and empathy as a fundamental component of healthcare practice and
