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Spring is in the air, which means there’s a fresh array of seasonal foods to buy!  Next time you are at the farmer’s market or simply exploring the produce aisles, keep an eye out for my five favourite Ontario-grown goodies. In this blog, I will highlight some of the nutritional benefits, how to use them […]

Do you have a picky eater? Are mealtimes a struggle? Do you feel like a short-order cook at the mercy of making WHATEVER your little one will eat? Are you tired of eating “kid-foods” and wish your child were not so darn picky!? If you said yes to any of these questions, you are not […]

Stop The Food Fight! March is Nutrition Month, and this year, let’s stop the food fight!  Dietitians across Canada are coming together to “Take the Fight out of Food” and help the public to improve their relationship with food and find the joy in eating! Find the joy in eating!  Food fights may be either with […]

When was the last time you did a freezer inventory? Can’t remember?  I was in the same boat.  There was food lurking in the back corners that quickly became freezer-burnt, and sadly, in the garbage.  When I became intentional (by doing a freezer inventory), all of this changed.  I was able to feel confident with […]

Do you overeat at restaurants?  Let’s be honest; we all do.  After all, there are just too many factors gently encouraging us to eat more. Like the size of our plates, the dark ambiance and our increasing portions! Not to mention, we tend to be members of the “clean plate club,” which means if food […]

Hope you are enjoying 2017; treating yourself well, loving your food and setting realistic health goals. To celebrate setting health-promoting goals (not merely weight loss goals), we have a very talented guest blogger!  John Roche is a local therapist and owner of Transformation Counselling.  John specializes in treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image issues. […]

What is the point of making a New Year’s resolution for living better, healthier lives if it is not maintainable? Today, I will share my 5 best tips for boosting your health and well-being! All my tips are achievable and sustainable all year round! 5 Tips for Making New Year’s Resolutions 1. Focus on “life-long […]

The holidays mark a time to eat, drink and be merry! I am all about all of these things. However, today I will be focusing on the drinking part and doing a nutritional comparison of the most popular festive and alcoholic beverages. Whether you identify more as a holiday sipper or a guzzler, this article will hopefully […]

Are you getting enough orange foods in your diet?  It is recommended that we consume one orange (and dark green) vegetable daily to get enough vitamin A and folate (Health Canada).  Today, let’s spotlight three orange foods, why they’re healthy and how to include them in your diet. What makes Orange Foods Healthy? Orange vegetables […]

Are you able to enjoy Halloween candy without over-doing it?  Did you know that how we approach Halloween treats is how we will approach other food temptations?  This topic is important since every holiday (ie. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Easter) has food temptations. The good news is that we do not have to […]

When you think of thanksgiving, do you think of turkey, stuffing or merely the familiar feeling of being over-stuffed?  These are common associations on this food-centric holiday.  However, this year, I will focus on the 27 billion Canadian dollars lost each year in food waste, or the food that is discarded, lost or uneaten.  This […]

Now that you’ve masteredthree steps to packed lunches, you’re likely looking forsome extra lunchbox inspiration! Here aremy 15 favourite 15 minute lunch recipes. Click on blue lunch titles for a hyperlinks to the recipe! Andrea’s 15 Minute Lunch Recipes! Easiest Greek Lentil salad: This is my favourite option for a filling lunch loaded with fibre […]