Changes coming to Sugar on the Nutrition Label

I was honoured to be invited to participate in a virtual cooking class recently, hosted by the dietitians at the Canadian Sugar Institute. Myself and a few other dietitians met to cook together some recipes from Claire Tansey’s new cooking book: Dinner, Uncomplicated: Fixing a Delicious Meal Every Night of the Week.  Together we cooked…

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Can YOU really be an intuitive eater?

A big part of my practice is devoted to helping people learn to use food intuitively – that is to differentiate between physical hunger and emotional need, and learn to feed their body according to those cues. It is about knowing the difference between gentle nutrition and strict, arbitrary rules that do more harm than…

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Cooking at Home – With Rice

Despite all of the uncertainty happening in the world right now, I am finding many of my clients are using the opportunity to focus on their nutrition. What better time than now, when we are at home more often and options to eat out are limited. This means we can spend more time meal planning…

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Feed Your Bones

Spring is around the corner, I can feel it! The days are getting longer, snow is melting, and we are all coming back to life after our winter of hibernation. I love this time of year. My energy picks up and I suddenly long to be outside. Thankfully, I have 2 young kids that also…

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What is Intuitive Eating?

Intuitive Eating vs Diet Culture It feels as though almost every day a new diet surfaces that is ‘guaranteed’ to help people lose weight quickly or is portrayed as the only acceptable and moral way to eat. However, restrictive diets can actually cause weight gain, nutrient imbalances, hair loss, decreased sport performance and fitness. Not…

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Feeding Your Gut

People are becoming more and more aware of the importance of gut health and the benefits it can have on your overall health. The overall health of your gut can impact your brain, metabolism, immunity and more. I, as a dietitian who cares a lot about how food impacts our health, am fascinated by the…

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Healthy School Lunches

It’s that time again… school is back in!  My youngest started Kindergarten this year, so this is the first time that I’ll have both kids on the same school schedule. And while I’m excited to get back into a routine after a fun-filled summer, it also means the return to packed lunches. I know, I…

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Restaurant Guide for Athletes

Going out to eat is always fun and a great way to socialize, however, it can be tricky to choose options that will energize you without hurting your performance. As a sports dietitian, I work with many athletes who have to frequently eat out before competitions while traveling, making it extra important to become aware…

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Alternative ‘Milk’ Options for Athletes

As a sports nutritionist and dietitian, I get a lot of questions about milk. Should we drink it or shouldn’t we?  While dairy milk is a very nutrient-dense beverage, full of protein, calcium, vitamin D, and B12, (and one that I, personally, won’t drink a latte without) there are alternatives for people who want them….

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An Athlete’s Guide to Grocery Shopping

Going to the grocery store can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. As an athlete, it is not always easy to know the best options to properly fuel your body, aid in recovery, and maximize performance. New food products are marketed and introduced to the public daily that may actually be causing more harm than good…

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