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How’s your bowel regularity? This is an awkward question for many, but a common conversation in a dietitian consultation. After all, the foods we eat have a major impact on our bowel movements. Today, I will be sharing 5 foods that help constipation. Before we get “moving”, constipation means having three or fewer bowel movements […]

September is almost here, which means two things: 1) kids are going back to school and 2) fall is in the air. For many, fall is a time to “start fresh” and get into new “healthy” routines. This may include packing a lunch, going to the gym/yoga or perhaps including more veggies or plant-based proteins […]

Let’s celebrate summer fruit! After all, summer and fruit are like peanut butter and jelly; they just go so well together. Perhaps the best part of summer fruits is that they are fresh, less expensive and local. Today’s blog discusses the top 5 Seasonal Fruits for Summer & Fall! From a young age, summer and fruits […]

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 […]