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In honour of Easter, what better topic to write about than chocolate?  Did you know that the average Canadian consumes about 12 pounds of chocolate per year?  That is a lot of chocolate; but not compared to the Swiss, with the world’s largest chocolate consumption at a staggering 22 pounds per person per year!  Needless […]

Children require healthy diets to support optimal growth and development of their minds and bodies.  Healthy eating (including eating a variety of vegetables and fruits) helps prevent widespread health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, iron deficiencies, osteoporosis and dental caries.  However, over half (59%) of Canadian children 2-17 years of age, […]

A well-stocked kitchen with cooking essentials makes creating a quick and balanced meal a whole lot easier! Today, I will share some of the top items I keep on hand to ensure a nutritiously packed fridge, freezer and pantry. This way, when you go to the grocery store, you will know which kitchen essentials need […]

To help us celebrate Nutrition Month, I have a dynamic guest blogger, Tracy MorrisaRegistered Dietitian providing diabetes education in Toronto. I encourage you to visit Tracy’s blog, News Bites, for ample consumer-friendly nutrition information. Today, Tracy will be sharing some of her tips for healthy eating on a budget. In today’s society, we are mindful […]

Welcome to Nutrition Month 2014 with the practical theme of “Simply Cook and Enjoy!”  This month, Dietitians across Canada guide consumers back to the kitchen to master some cooking basics.  Since time constraints are one of the largest barriers to today’s cooking, I will teach some timesaving tips on how to cook in a hurry! Over the […]

If we replace our sugary, caloric soft drink with a non-caloric “diet pop” we should theoretically lose weight, right? Well, it appears that this might only not be true; in fact, our diet pop may be promoting weight gain! Research recently published by John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found adults who drink diet […]

Move over regular old green tea, there is a new and more potent green tea in town! Matcha is a fine green tea powder, which has origins dating back to the 12th century in Japan. This tea is described as having a strong and earthy taste with a full and frothy texture. The difference between […]

Are meal times with your picky eater a source of tremendous stress? Will your child start crying or fussing at the sight of a new and unfamiliar food? Are you concerned about your child’s nutritional intake considering the short list of foods that he or she will actually eat? These are common concerns that often […]

When I mention the word protein, what first comes to mind? Do you think of muscles or strength, or do you think of weight control, possibly energy boosting, or maybe you simply think about different types of foods that contain protein? Today, “protein” is a new industry buzzword used to sell food products like drinks, […]

If you are in search of a high protein, fibre-rich, quick and nutritious option, look no further than the frozen section of the grocery store for edamame! Edamame is a simple and tasty way to add extra protein to your meals! Edamame, pronounced ed-uh-MAH-may, is the name for the fresh, young soybeans that are harvested […]

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! 1.  Focus on “life-long change”:  This year, ditch all those fad […]

With the arrival of the holiday season, too many of us feel that familiar “holiday stress” creeping up. Isn’t this season supposed to be a fun-filled and joyous time? Why then do so many of us now complain of feeling increased stress? Whatever the cause, help is on the way with my top 7 holiday […]