Since the release of the pro-vegan documentary What The Health, I’ve noticed a serious uptick in the number of clients that I have coming in with the intention of trying out plant-based diets. As much as I don’t completely agree with the scare tactics the documentary used, I do believe
From my perspective, the regular consumption of nuts is probably one of the most important dietary decisions that MOST people can and should be making on a daily basis. I believe that nuts fall into a group of foods that rank behind fruits and veggies as the most healthy out
Today’s special guest recipe is brought to you, in its entirety, by future Dietitian Emily Rykaczewski AKA Health By Emily All About Salad Dressing Salads are hailed as one of the healthiest meals you can eat. An easy way to increase one’s vegetable consumption and support weight management objectives. However, if
Sugar(s) is one of the hottest and most misunderstood topics in the field of nutrition today. Most people think that sugar(s) containing foods are the root cause for all public health issues, so much so that I have encountered clients who even avoid fruit because they are scared about the
Gut health is an immensely important and popular topic that is also extraordinarily complex for the simple reason that every gut is unique. Each and every one of us respond to different foods in different ways, which is why it is so extraordinarily challenging ( if not impossible) to provide generic
Happy Meatless Monday everyone! My clients and long time readers will know just how important I feel it is for all of us, vegetarian or not, to be able to put together a day of nutritionally balanced eating that excludes animal products. Incorporating soy-based foods, like tofu, is one of
Last week I released a well received article on the foods that I felt were “overrated” or simply not as healthy as you might have been led to believe. This week, I decided to try my hand at the other side of the coin. I asked myself the simple question Which
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
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
Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. It is associated with with heightened mental focus and acuity, better work and school performance, and is an happens to be an excellent opportunity to consume healthy foods that you may not consume at other times of the day. How
