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Summer is a time to kick back, enjoy the sunshine and time spent in tranquil destinations. Whether you are staying at a cottage or camping, eating well on these weekends comes with its own inevitable challenges. Raise your hand if, on a cottage weekend, you have felt unwell after eating copious amounts of junk food? […]

This year, I planted garden herbs! The idea came after feeling frustrated going to the grocery store to buy separate herbs and having them go bad before I could use them. I knew that planting a small herb garden would be the solution. Gardening is also something that is close to my heart. My grandpa […]

In our weight and image-obsessed culture, it is common to have an unhealthy relationship with food. In fact, this “complicated” relationship can sabotage our very best efforts, leave us feeling down and simply take the fun out of eating. Who wants that? However, it doesn’t have to be this way! To help us dive into […]

Did you know that nutrition can help you better reduce stress? It can. Now that you are aware of the 6 ways stress is sabotaging your diet, we can move on to part two, where I’ll share my Top 7 Ways to Eat to Reduce Stress. Lifestyle strategies are included as well! Andrea’s Top 7 […]

In a typical week, how many times do you feel stressed? Be honest. According to Statistics Canada, 23% of Canadians (or 6.7 million people) report feeling ‘quite a bit’ or ‘extremely stressed’ most days. I am sure this is not surprising. After all, stress can easily be our “default-mode” when working, doing household chores, or […]

Sunday is Mother’s Day, and I still haven’t decided what to get my mom. What do you get someone to say thank you for being supportive, affectionate, and so influential? Any material gift seems insignificant.  Therefore, this year, I am dedicating this blog to her and sharing my Top 5 Food Lessons from Mom. These […]

Do you have confusion in the salmon aisle?  Have you ever wondered, what’s the difference between wild salmon vs farmed salmon?  Is one better nutritionally?  And what’s the deal with some salmon saying “Pacific” and other salmon saying “Atlantic?” Today, we will break down the science so you know what to buy when fishing for your […]

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 […]