5 Must Eat Foods For Plant-Based Beginners

Veganism is considered one of the fastest growing lifestyle movements. This means that plant-based eating styles are being adopted by more and more people every day, but it also means that there are exists a growing body of individuals who need education on how to carry a plant based diet

The Independence Day Food Art/Recipe Challenge

I may not be American but that doesn’t mean I can’t join all of my friends down south in celebrating the Independence Day long weekend. For those who may not know, Independence Day is a celebration of the declaration that took place on July 4th 1776 which stated that the

The Great Canadian Brunch (Patriotic Canada Day Smoothie+Bagel Recipe)

Happy Canada Day everyone! On July the 1st our great nation turns 149 years old and you better believe that this proud Canadian dietitian want’s to help you celebrate this special occasion in a healthy and patriotic way. How are we going to do this you ask?  The Great Canadian Brunch! Disclaimer: Those who

Female Athlete Focus Part II: The Importance of Dietary Iron

Iron and the Female Athlete Highly active females, especially athletes, have increased needs for certain micronutrients as the result of their unique physiology and the demands of physical activity they undergo on a regular basis.   Iron is one of these nutrients and female athletes, especially runners and those who restrict

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease: 7 Dietary Changes You Can Make Today.

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

Starbucks Survival Guide: Nutrition Edition

Starbucks has become a global, cultural and generational coffee phenomenon. They make billion dollar revenues and have nestled into the daily routines of a massive number of people. Many people I know are regular Starbucks visitors with their own favourite drink selected from Starbucks’ massive hot and cold drink selection. If you are a regular Starbucks visitor,