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It’s almost Easter! Are you looking for healthy appetizers? For many, Easter is a time to get together with friends and family over a shared meal. If you’re hosting the family party, entertaining friends, or perhaps visiting someone’s home and need appetizer inspiration, I have three tasty, nutritious, and creative Healthy Easter Entertaining Appetizers. They […]

Are you looking for Meal Themes or Food Themes? Many clients face frustrations with infinite dinner possibilities. They wonder, “how can we simplify this?” We get it; dinner decisions can be overwhelming. However, meal themes or food themes can help, especially when tired and faced with infinite recipes on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and blogs.  Get […]

~March Break Edition~ Many of our clients seek meal prep guidance. They want to eat better by learning how to set themselves up for success in the kitchen. They want to eat out less and want lower meal assembly stress. We get it. Therefore, to celebrate Nutrition Month, I will share 3 Simple Ways to […]

Is winter over yet? You’re probably asking yourself this exact question. Nevertheless, when faced with frigid temperatures, lack of sunlight and ample snow and ice, keeping a cheery mood can be difficult. This has many wondering, does what we eat impact how we feel? Research says yes. Today we’ll be discussing three ways to boost […]

~Heart Month~ February is Heart Month! A time to raise awareness of the importance of breakfast, nutrition and our lifestyle for keeping our hearts healthy. After all, the heart pumps blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Narrowed or blocked blood vessels can lead to heart attack, chest pain or stroke. Today, I will be […]

Canada’s New Food Guide was recently released. The last one was issued in 2007; a lot has changed in that time! We can say goodbye to the recognizable rainbow of four food groups. Many complained that it was too confusing and not individualized and that food industries heavily influenced it. Thankfully, Health Canada issued the […]

It’s a New Year, and many want to be healthier than last. What does that take? Often, we set a resolution to begin new habits – going to the gym, meditating or drinking more water. However, adherence can be a challenge when we attempt many things at once. Today, I will highlight my Top 3 […]

“Tis the season for holiday parties, feasting and … bloating? If you’ve experienced the all-too-familiar stomach pain, swelling and/or a “stuffed” feeling after eating, you’ve had bloating. Some of us bloat situationally, like after Christmas dinner, while others have bloat frequently. Here’s How to Beat the Christmas Bloat. In honour of the holiday season, I will […]

We all have bones; these living parts of our skeletons shape our bodies, protect our organs and attach to our muscles so we can move. However, we don’t often consider how our food choices impact our bones. In honour of Osteoporosis Awareness Month, I will reveal 5 Nutrition Tricks for Stronger Bones. These are scientifically-proven […]

With Fall season upon us, there’s abundant fresh produce in the Farmers’ Markets and grocery stores! Knowing what to do with so much seasonal food can be a challenge. Last week, I was on CTV Kitchener  chatting about how to do make roasted fall veggies to boost your intake. This is important because according to […]

~Thanksgiving Edition~ Thanksgiving is around the corner. Did you know 29% (4.2 million) of Canadian households purchased turkey for Thanksgiving last year? That’s a lot of turkey and (likely) a lot of leftovers. If you are over the boring turkey sandwich, you’ve come to the right place. Today’s blog will inspire you with 10 unique ways […]

Now that we are back-to-school or back from holidays, it is time to hunker down with preparing “make-ahead” lunches. In part one, we explored the three ways to master “make-ahead” lunches by prioritizing planning, stocking up on lunchbox essentials and considering a mental shift from performance to consistency. This makes the lunch-making process less daunting […]