As a mother of two young children, I know how difficult and frustrating it can sometimes be to feed them. Children are generally very good at following their bodies’ hunger and fullness cues, which sometimes don’t coincide with meal times. Additionally, they often have a lot of other priorities in their day that trump sitting…
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and whether you have a partner or are single, chances are you will be partaking in the rich foods and alcohol that are hallmarks of the day. In fact, Canadians consume approximately 488 million litres of wine and spend nearly $1.5 billion on chocolate every year. Here are…
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February 1 marks the start of Eating Disorder Awareness week in Canada and this year’s theme is “eating disorders can and do affect anyone.” The National Eating Disorder Information Centre is emphasizing that talking has the potential to save lives. “Because we know that through open, supportive dialogue, we can help break the shame, stigma and silence that affects…
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I often get asked what’s in my kitchen and I am more than happy to share the products there. This week I’m talking about Camelina Oil, a unique, heat stable oil that is extremely high in omega-3 and vitamin E. I first stumbled upon Camelina oil when my second son was diagnosed with an allergy…
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In BC, the title ‘Nutritionist’ is not protected, meaning that anyone, quite literally, can claim the title ‘Nutritionist.’ What does that mean for clients? It means that if you seek out the services of a Nutritionist, you may not be getting someone most qualified to give nutrition advice. For example, Registered Holistic Nutritionists, or “RHNs,” are…
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When I first became a dietitian, my friends and family would often ask what dietitians do. Do they just recite the Food Guide? Well the answer is, no, I do not recite, or often use, the Food Guide. What I do with clients really depends on their unique needs. For example, if I’m working with…
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Mindful eating is a big part of my practice with clients. What is mindful eating you ask? It is the practice, quite simply, of honouring your body’s hunger and fullness cues. It’s about fueling your body with the food it needs to thrive, without questionning or second-guessing those urges. It’s not about using food to…
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Even though we haven’t seen much of the sun here in Kelowna, it is in fact summertime. One of my favourite parts of summer is the barbeques. But, did you know that cooking meats at high temperatures can increase carcinogen formation in the food? That’s right, our favourite grilled meats, including fish, can bring with…
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If you are like the majority of Canadians, you made a New Year’s Resolution in January. And like the majority, it has probably fallen by the wayside. Most New Year’s Resolutions fail not because of poor intentions, but because there wasn’t a clear plan about how to achieve them. But February offers you another chance….
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An article published this week in the Huffington Post hailed the benefits of nutrigenomics as the “future of personalized nutrition.” Nutrigenomics is the study of how our genes react to nutrients in the foods we eat. Recent research has found that not all people respond to food in the same way, and that these differences are…
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