Nutrition Articles

The school year is coming to an end, and you know what that means…summer vacation! With pool parties, days at the park, and summer camps just on…

Did you know that every hour somewhere in the world, a discovery is made that helps us learn more about cancer? Well, researchers recently…

Did you know that Valentine’s Day isn’t the only “heart holiday” you can celebrate in February? It’s also heart month! And, what better way to recognize…

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Canada’s food guide this week, as a new and improved version was released on Tuesday featuring some pretty big…

Nutrition plays an important role each step of the cancer journey. Good nutrition can help…

Now picture this: you pressed snooze on your alarm clock one too many times and you’re running…

Our guest blogger today is Nasser Yassine, one of my amazing co-workers and a fellow Registered Dietitian…

  Spring is in full swing – the weather is improving, the days are…

    Smoothies are refreshing, convenient and nutritious meals or snacks on-the-go. One of my favourite things…

Does anyone else feel a slight twinge in their chest when you’re forced to throw out…

It’s that time of the year again! With the New Year often comes a desire for a fresh start or just change in general, and so you’re probably starting to…

Festive music fills the stores, lights are strung all over the city and your monthly calendar seems…

Let’s talk fibre. Recently, fibre has become one of the most talked about nutrients in food blogs and food guides alike. It’s an essential nutrient, but…

Every Halloween, kids get decked out in their favourite costumes and prepare for the trek around the neighbourhood with one thing in mind: candy…and…

Food colouring can add that essential touch to perfect the look you are going for, especially for baked goods and treats. Food dyes are commonly found…

Last year I had so much fun creating my Healthy Halloween Treats blog post, that I couldn’t resist making another one this…

With summer coming to an end, this can only mean one thing for parents: back to school madness! Between early mornings and shuttling kids to…

Summertime is synonymous with patio drinks, barbeques, pool parties and other indulgences that arise when the good weather shows up. These temptations…

Summertime is finally here, and for me that means weekend trips to the local farmers’ market. The farmers’ market is a great place to buy…

What are Meatless Mondays, you ask? This decade old concept suggests planning a meal without meat one day a week: Mondays! This campaign originated out…

Smoothies are refreshing, convenient and nutritious meals or snacks on-the-go. One of my favourite things about smoothies are the…

Have you ever tried quinoa? Do you know how to cook it? Did you know that NASA considered quinoa as a desirable food for long-term space flights…

This nutrient packed creamy fruit, also known as the alligator pear, is an amazing addition to your diet! Read on for tips and tricks for choosing, ripening,…

I hope you had a very happy holiday season and a memorable 2016! With the start of the New Year, many of you may be reflecting on what you…

Skip the endless baking this holiday season and tempt your friends and family with some healthy treats. Impress your guests by turning everyday…

With fresh snow on the ground and decorations aplenty – it’s holiday season, and that means sweets and treats wherever you go! Whether…

It’s November and you know what that means… cold season is among us! Nothing is worse than catching a bad cold – sore throat, low energy,…

With the end of October approaching, Halloween is on most children’s minds. There is excitement around costumes, decorations and the endless amounts…

October is finally here which means it is pumpkin season! At this time of year, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkin-flavoured treats such…

The summer has flown by and it’s now September! The thought that commonly comes along with this month is, what will I pack the kids for lunch this…

With the extremely warm weather on the rise, it’s a helpful reminder to stay hydrated! Hydration is important not only during the summer months, but…

April is an exciting month to take control of cancer for several reasons: It is the National Cancer Control Month April 7th is World Health…

Does sugar feed cancer? This is one of the most common questions in the world of nutrition and oncology. The short answer to this question is no,…

You may have heard the term antioxidant and if so, you most likely heard it in the same sentence as cancer prevention. But, how do antioxidants really…

I’m sure you can recall a time when you were told to eat your vegetables and fruit. But have you ever asked yourself Why? Why are these foods…

My name is Emily Fitzgerald and I have recently had the pleasure of joining the team at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. As this is my…