The topic of female fertility is a complex one, and dietary choices are one of only a number of relevant considerations that can be intervened upon to enhance the likelihood of conception. Given that a number of my clients are increasingly curious about this topic, the only logical course of
Canadian public health data suggests that 1 in 10 Canadian adults are living with diabetes, with about 90% of that population living with type 2. There also about 1 in 8 Canadians, an even larger number, who are living with prediabetes. In today’s blog post I’m going to offer forward
Today’s post is much more than just an acknowledgement of Mental Health Awareness Month, which in and of itself is massively important. It’s an acknowledgement of the massive spike in anxiety and depression in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an acknowledgement of some of my own personal and professional
There are a number of different reasons why a guy might want to speak with a dietitian. Issues with sexual health could even be one of them. Having just written a book on men’s health, pictured (and available to order!) below, I can appreciate more than most just how much
October is Breasts Cancer Awareness Month and I wanted to take an opportunity before month’s end to discuss some of the most salient nutrition considerations in breast cancer prevention. Cancer, across all sub types, is the number one cause of death in Canada. Having recently written an article on the
If you are looking for a truly nutrient dense snack or dessert that actually tastes good and won’t take much effort to prepare, look no further. My new Low-Sodium Cookbook For Beginners has you covered. You should certainly pre-order it if you haven’t already. Chia seed pudding is probably one
The majority of the most frequently prescribed and dispensed medications across North America are for lowering blood pressure. It is an incredibly common issue and one of the main reasons why an otherwise healthy person might end up at the doctor’s office requiring a prescription. As I discuss at length
Have you ever visited my website to read a blog post and wondered what it might be like to work with me? Perhaps been curious about the different types of food-related problems I help people solve? Well, today’s article is for you. Yes, I could just direct you to the
Probiotic supplements are among the most popular and widely selling on the market due in part to the ever growing scientific fascination with gut health that continues to capture consumer attention the world over. Having reviewed the data about their potential uses at length in a previous article, I appreciate
Polyphenols are a group of biologically beneficial compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities that exist naturally in a wide variety of foods of plant-origin. They are often responsible for the bright colours you see in fruits and vegetables, and actually play a role in protecting the plants that contain them
