Zucchini loaf with lemon + raspberries
I’ve been learning a whole lot about the gut, digestive health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet as of late. It’s fascinating stuff! The low FODMAP diet is a relatively new...
View ArticleFor the love of food & Butternut squash fettucinne with chorizo + mushrooms
Pay attention to what you are eating. Be present. No, I don’t just mean paying attention to your food choices – opting for lean proteins, whole grains, and lots of veggies. What’s on your plate should...
View ArticleButter v. margarine
Butter. First we loved it, then we feared it. We started spreading margarine on our toast after being told it was the healthier alternative. Now it seems the tables have turned once again with people...
View ArticleHealthy baking hacks
I love to bake, but I almost never follow the original recipe. I’m always looking for ways to pack more nutrition into my treats without sacrificing flavour or that light, cakey, crumby, chewy, flakey...
View ArticleEverything in moderation, including moderation
Moderation is a dietitian’s favourite word. The media is filled with sensationalized headlines about the latest food that has been outed as a danger to our health (butter and red meat). This spurs a...
View ArticleHow to indulge in the “16 Foods Dietitians Won’t Touch” in 3 simple steps
LIVESTRONG’s list of “16 Foods Dietitians Won’t Touch” is a bit misleading. Sure the foods that made the cut aren’t healthy choices, but that does not mean that you can’t ever enjoy them if your health...
View ArticleHow to cook with tofu: Easy Vegetarian Pad Thai
Tofu definitely has some haters. I was one of them not too long ago. After an unsuccessful first attempt at cooking it for myself at home, and an equally traumatizing experience giving it a second try...
View ArticleBanana muffins
There’s no reason why baked goods can’t be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet. But by baking your morning muffin at home instead of picking one up at the drive thru on your way to work or popping into...
View ArticleVanilla bean panna cotta
This recipe for Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta is classic and simple. The Greek yogurt provides a thick and creamy texture, as well as some protein, calcium, and much needed vitamin D. Remember to check the...
View ArticleEating for Everyday Performance: What I learned from feeding Olympic athletes
I think a lot of people assume that professional athletes have their nutrition dialed in pretty tight. You can probably imagine them existing off of nothing but salads, oatmeal, cashew milk, some rice,...
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