Healthy Fat is one of the most pervasive and popular topics in modern nutrition. For those that may not know, the term generally refers to foods that are high in unsaturated varieties of dietary fat that tend to be derived from unprocessed plant-based sources. Examples of these foods include olive
I have found that in discussions with colleagues and other healthcare professionals that there is a certain degree of disdain and even a lack of confidence in Canada’s national nutrition guidelines, known as Canada’s Food Guide. I have to honestly admit that, although I agree the guide is not without
In our latest episode, Joel and I discuss the merits and limitations of intermittent fasting and while it may be useful for some, is not for everyone.
I am asked this question by clients time and time again, is it okay for me to eat at night? My most frequent answer? That depends on what it is you plan to eat and also what you ate throughout the day. It is not inherently bad to eat food late at
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
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
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
I’d like to introduce Emily and Katie, a pair of aspiring dietitians who are kicking off my latest student guest blogging series. Better yet, I will let them introduce themselves: Hi there, we are Emily and Katie! Two dietetic interns, passionate about all things food. We love keeping up on
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
