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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 was not so darn picky!? If you said yes to any of these questions, you are not […]

Nutrition Month 2017 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 ourselves, our […]

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 […]

(without realizing it) 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 […]

Hope you are enjoying 2017; treating yourself well, loving your food and setting realistic health goals. To celebrate setting health-promoting goals (not merely weight loss goals), we have a very talented guest blogger!  John Roche is a local therapist and owner of Transformation Counselling.  John specializes in treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image issues. […]

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 […]

The holidays mark a time to eat, drink and be merry! I am all about all of these things. However, today I will be focusing on the drinking part and doing a nutritional comparison of the most popular festive and alcoholic beverages. Whether you identify more as a holiday sipper or a guzzler, this article will hopefully […]