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We all know being active offers health benefits – specifically, decreased risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, depression, stress and anxiety (Statistics Canada, 2015). However, only one in five (or 20%) of Canadians achieve the recommended 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of physical activity per week. Do you get enough? What would this amount look like in […]

Our words are extremely powerful. They shape our perception/reality and reflect our innermost thoughts and feelings. When I saw this article, What to Stop Saying During your Weight Loss Journey by fellow Registered Dietitian, Nicole Osinga, I had to bring her onto Dietetic Directions to guest blog (again). Nicole is a private practice and media Dietitian, […]

Spring has sprung, and Easter is right around the corner! When it comes to traditional holidays, they all seem to be centred around three things: food, family and copious amounts of chocolate. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. How do you feel about easter eating? Are you excited/optimistic, or are you feeling impending doom […]

(Low FODMAP Diet Explored) Do you experience digestion issues but are uncertain of your food triggers? If so, you are not alone. One in seven people experience Irritable Bowel Syndrome, characterized by symptoms’ of bloating, pain, gas and changes in bowels (i.e. diarrhea or constipation). While many may shy away from talking about their digestive woes, in […]

Who doesn’t want to save on groceries? Whether you are a mother with a family, a student or a busy professional, we could all benefit from saving. After all, the cost of food increases and the average Canadian household spends about $241 per person on food each month (Statistics Canada, 2016). This equates to just […]

Valentine’ Day is in the air. The time where small or grandiose gestures are made to show affection. This year, I challenge you to start loving yourself! This involves prioritizing your needs and putting boundaries in place so that you live your happiest life. I like to think of loving yourself as filling your metaphorical […]

Emphasizing foods for bones is a great way to kick off to a New Year! After all, when caring for our bodies, it is common to overlook nutrition for our bones. These are living tissues that are constantly regenerating and replenishing. Therefore, today, I will highlight five foods that are good for bones. I will underscore […]

January, it’s a fresh start. A chance to create your New Year’s Resolutions. What do you want to change? Before you set a hefty health goal, I will share my top three New Year’s resolutions to GIVE UP! These are common, unsustainable pitfalls that many attempt (at least in the short term). I will highlight […]

Dietitian Winter Favourites Have you ever wondered how the nutrition in a clementine and a pomegranate compares? The citrusy scent of a clementine always brings me back to my childhood. My little sister, Melissa, and I loved to watch Christmas movies in the basement, tossing clementines to each other while singing carols! We had so […]

Christmas is fast approaching. ‘Tis the season to celebrate, spend time with loved ones and feel that child-like joyfulness. However, holiday parties and extravagant feasts often leave people feeling dread and the infamous fear of over-eating. Many of my clients worry about “going off the wagon” this time of year. They stress over how much […]

Did you know food can impact your mood? Wow! Isn’t that empowering? It puts you, the consumer, in the driver’s seat. After all, food is composed of nutrients, which affect our brain chemistry, therefore, influencing mood. Today, I will highlight five mood boosting foods, how they work in our bodies and how to incorporate them […]

Halloween is fast approaching. This means Halloween candy is in abundance or it will be when the ‘Trick-or-Treaters’ come knocking! In my dietitian practice, many parents worry about their child’s candy intake. How much is too much? What if they over-consume, become candy-obsessed and their teeth rot out of their little heads? These concerns lead […]