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~ 5 Tips to Start Today! ~ Meal Planning Ideas are especially important with our busy lifestyles! After all, time is of the essence and organization is essential. However, any distraction and stress can make your meal planning difficult.  Therefore, today’s blog will teach you 5 tips to start meal planning, which will also get those […]

Many clients ask us How to Choose a Protein Bar. After all, there are an overwhelming number of protein bar options on the market. But are there good, healthy options? Therefore, to help us break down what to look for, we have guest blogger, dietitian-extraordinaire, Nicole Osinga. Nicole has a nutrition consulting business in the Durham […]

{Tips and How to Get Started} Saving time is where it’s at! Which is why Meal Prep Recipes are exploding in popularity. Busy people know that if they don’t plan ahead, time will slip away. And takeout will become much more alluring. Therefore, Meal Prep Recipes can help take the guessing game out of dinner with simple […]

~What’s the Difference?~ Many clients approach dietitians asking for a Meal Plan. Evidently, there’s something special about an incredibly specific template telling people what to eat day-in and day-out. I understand that. However, many dietitians scratch their heads thinking that having to follow a static meal directive is no way to live. After all, what […]

{25+ Sandwich Recipes} Easy sandwich recipes are underrated as a fast and simply delicious meal theme. After all, there are an endless ‘stack’ of possibilities. Somehow we don’t often think of making a simple sandwich when we are stressed and looking for a quick and easy dinner.  In today’s blog, we’ll explore how to improve […]

The best pre workout food will leave you feeling more energized and speed your recovery. Perhaps you play on a soccer or volleyball team, or maybe you’re a runner or golfer. Whatever activity you choose, the foods you eat will inevitably impact your workout. Therefore, you don’t have to be a professional athlete to eat […]

Low FODMAP vegetables may trigger less digestive discomfort for those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) because they’re easier to break down. If you are one of seven people living with IBS, you may have heard of the Low FODMAP diet. This science-based, digestion diet developed at Monash University in Australia, helps relieve symptoms of bloating, pain, […]

{And Still Eat Healthy!} Food prices have gone up considerably over the pandemic. Consequently, you’re likely wanting to Slash your Grocery Bill and Still Eat Healthy. We got you! We know this time of hardship has hit many in different ways from changing work situations, mounting stress and possible social isolation. Nevertheless, despite the various pandemic stresses and rising food […]

You’ve probably heard about vitamin D or the ‘sunshine vitamin’ – that it’s essential for our health and vitality. However, less attention is drawn to vitamin D foods. Which foods are the highest and how much do we get? Additionally, can we get enough vitamin D in our diets or do we need supplements? So […]

There’s something awesome about one pot meals! Simply putting all your ingredients in one pot or one pan and miraculously creating a unique meal seems almost magical. Nevertheless, One Pot Meals are where it’s at when looking for simplicity and ease of clean-up. Likewise, during the pandemic, there has been a trend of people cooking […]