Fueling With Food

How often has this happened to you? You get home from work so hungry that you reach for something quick and easy to satisfy the hunger. By the time you are finished eating, you have filled yourself up and there is no room for supper.  This is a common issue with many of my clients…

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and I for one am looking forward to the chocolate and red wine that goes along with the day. Here are some tips on foods to get you in the mood for the romantic day: • Include natural aphrodisiacs throughout your day. Research has shown that saffron, nutmeg, maca, panax ginseng,…

This Sunday marks the beginning of Eating Disorder Awareness Week. It is an internationally recognized week devoted to increasing awareness of disordered eating and weight preoccupation. When people hear the term ‘eating disorder’, many picture an emaciated individual, often a female in her adolescent years. While this certainly may be true for some individuals, disordered eating affects both males and females of all…

It’s that time of year again. Time to celebrate, unwind, and spend quality time with those we love.  Many of my clients find this time of year particularly stressful, often because they are afraid of undoing all of the hard work they’ve done up until now. According to a recent poll by Udi’s Healthy Foods,…

The season is rapidly approaching – the one where our pantries are filled with holiday baking and our weekends booked with dinner parties and family gatherings.  While I love this time of year and revel in the opportunity to share good food with those I love, there are ways to have your holiday cake and…

I get it. I have kids too. Eating their veggies is not the most important thing in their day. At the same time, Canada’s new Food Guide recommends children have between 4-8 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, depending on their age and sex. Meeting this requirement can be a challenge, but it isn’t…

A new study found that frequent dieting puts people at greater risk of weight gain than non dieting. In fact, regular dieting was associated with greater weight gain than genetics. The study, which was published  in the International Journal of Obesity, looked at over 4000 twins and found that, in those twins who regularly dieted, their weights…

The one question I most often get asked as a dietitian is what “tricks” I have to help people get and stay healthy. While I don’t think there are any shortcuts to achieving health, there are a few tips that I live by. It’s what I like to call “The 5 F’s.” Fat: Fat is…

Looking for smart phone apps to help you eat healthy and stay fit? Check out our dietitian’s suggestions of ones that are particularly helpful. Check back regularly for new additions. How to Cook Everything Vegetarian Created by New York Times columnist and foodie Mark Bittman, this app has over 2000 meatless recipes from Mark’s own book,…