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Have you tried skyr Icelandic yogurt? It’s a thick, creamy yogurt that’s been around for over a thousand years! Nevertheless, skyr is becoming increasingly popular and more available at your local grocery stores. Additionally, it packs an impressive nutritional punch with high levels of protein and it’s an excellent source of key nutrients like calcium […]

15 Minute Meals at the cottage are a must! After all, the summer season is finally here and less time in the kitchen means more time relaxing by the water! So let’s pack our bags and head to a remote and tranquil escape. One thing’s for sure when planning cottage meals: Stress should stay low […]

Spring produce is abundant and oh so fresh! Consequently, if you’re browsing your local farmer’s market or grocery store, be sure to look for spring produce options and support our outstanding farmers. In today’s blog, I will highlight my top 5 spring produce picks along with their nutritional benefits, and how to use and store […]

Healthy Brunch Ideas are key for conscientious hosts looking for meal inspiration. Plus, make-ahead options and recipes that are “tried and true” can really save the day, especially on special occasions like Easter, Mother’s Day or milestone Birthdays. Growing up, my family always had special Easter and Mother’s Day Brunches. It was sweet to have […]

The benefits of walking are endless, but today I’ll highlight some of the biggest contributors to better health. Interestingly, during the height of the pandemic, more people started walking. Truly, it was the ideal pandemic activity – being outdoors, socially distanced, but still allowing for social interaction with a walking buddy. If you are interested […]

What’s a Registered Dietitian. What are five ways he/she can help? These are common questions when possibly perusing benefit coverage and seeing Registered Dietitian listed under consulting health professionals. We all seem to know about registered physiotherapists, psychotherapists and pharmacists are, but what’s a Registered Dietitian (RD)? In fact, answering this common question is something […]

{Science-Based Tips & Tricks} February is Heart Month. Today, we’ll explore science-based ways to boost your heart health. After all, your heart has been ticking before you were even born. However, we don’t often stop to think about our heart health until something goes wrong – such as a new diagnosis of hypertension, high cholesterol, […]

{Plus Ricotta Recipes} Move over Avocado Toast – Ricotta Toast has taken your spot. Gotta love the versatility of Ricotta Cheese for sweet dishes (think cakes, pastry filling) or savoury – topped on pizzas, in lasagna or pasta dishes, stuffed chicken, etc. Today, we’ll explore Ricotta. What is Ricotta cheese? How is it made? How […]

~ 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 […]