Without herbs, I would probably not have the love for food that I do. Herbs are a balance between taste and health and as a dietitian and nutritionist, it is my duty to provide healthy, wholesome and tasty meal ideas that appeal not just to my clientele, but my family too! I am constantly searching …
Magnesium is essential to our health and has over 300 roles in ensuring our body is functioning at its best. From sleep disturbances, to gut health to mood to regulating heartbeat rhythms, this mineral is not one we want to miss. With approximately 80% of the adult population being deficient, its important to recognize why …
This last month has been a challenge for many to say the least. With the pandemic comes stress and often with stress, comes eating. Not only is stress a factor in what we are putting into our mouth, but being constantly surrounded by food is a whole other issue. I am a firm believer that …
We have heard it time and time again from clients. “I want to lose weight and feel better, but I can’t pinpoint what foods I am eating are making me sick. Anymore, it feels like everything I eat makes me sick!” Far too often we are spending precious time and money on guessing …
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Are beans healthy? How much should you eat? How should you include them in your diet? If you’ve ever had these questions, then read on! We lay it all out for you in today’s blog. Nutrition Beans are the dried seeds of the legume family, and contain fiber, protein and resistant starch. Resistant starch is …
“It is both compelling and daunting to consider that dietary intervention at an individual or population level could reduce rates of psychiatric disorders. There are exciting implications for clinical care, public health, and research” – editorial in the American Journal of Psychiatry Mood imbalances like depression and anxiety are on the rise in the U.S. …
Fiber plays a multitude of roles in our health. This article will walk you through why fiber is so important and where to get it in your diet! Fiber is defined as a non-digestible class of carbohydrate found in plant foods. It travels through the gastrointestinal tract intact until it reaches the colon. The two …
Eating a high protein breakfast is so important for a multitude of reasons. In particular, a high protein breakfast helps regulate blood sugar and satiety and helps achieve a healthy body weight. One study found that adolescents who consumed a high protein breakfast (35 grams of protein) had better weight management (by preventing fat mass …
What do hormones have to do with your waist line? Turns out quite a bit! Ever wonder if there’s more to the story of stubborn weight loss beyond what’s on your fork? Turns out, many of our hormones have a lot to do with not only how we metabolize and store our food and even …
There sure is a ton of hype on probiotics these days, and while there is no magic pill for health, probiotics may be a major player in the game. This blog answers all your questions about probiotics: what they are, why they help, and what to look for in a supplement. You’ll also get some …