Fuelling for Exercise
Our guest blogger today is Nasser Yassine, one of my amazing co-workers and a fellow Registered Dietitian and Certified Exercise Physiologist. Nasser enjoys spending time outdoors and eating different types of ethnic cuisines. With warmer days on the horizon, Canadians are spending more time outside and moving more. If you are a weekend warrior, […]
Balance your Smoothie!
Smoothies are refreshing, convenient and nutritious meals or snacks on-the-go. One of my favourite things about smoothies are the endless possibilities! Not to mention, they’re a great way to use up the odds and ends left over in your fridge or freezer. To be honest, this is how I came up with my berry […]
How to Make a Balanced Smoothie
Smoothies are refreshing, convenient and nutritious meals or snacks on-the-go. One of my favourite things about smoothies are the endless possibilities. Not to mention, they’re a great way to use up the odds and ends left over in your fridge or freezer! To be honest, this is how I came up with my berry beet […]
All About Avocados: How to Choose, Open, Ripen, and Use this Nutrient Packed Fruit!
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, opening and using avocados. Avocados are rich in healthy fat, vitamin E and fibre. They can act as “nutrient-boosters” by helping your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins from other foods […]
New Year, New Nutrition
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 accomplished in the past year and what you would like to achieve in the upcoming months. I commonly hear from clients that they would like to […]
Pass the Pumpkin Please!
October is finally here which means it is pumpkin season! At this time of year, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkin-flavoured treats such as pumpkin bread, muffins, cookies, pie and lattes. A lot of the time, these pumpkin treats are filled with added sugars, unhealthy fats and empty calories. Although, pumpkin itself is a healthy […]
Hydration for Health
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 throughout the year. Water is one of the most essential nutrients for health and it is key for all body functions. The human body can’t survive without water for more […]
Eat your fruits & veggies – and learn why!
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 so important to my health? Vegetables and fruit are packed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, all known to help reduce your risk of chronic disease […]