7 good-for-you foods that can derail your diet
7 good-for-you foods that can derail your diet If you vowed to slim down and clean up your diet this year, chances are you’ve been making a solid effort…
11 foods that can help you live longer
11 foods that can help you live longer It’s not news that the foods you eat – or don’t eat – can help you live healthier, longer.…
Will a late-night snack sabotage weight loss?
Will a late-night snack sabotage weight loss? Q: I eat dinner at 7 p.m. and go to bed at 11 pm. How bad is it to snack at night if I am trying to…
Why your weekend weight gain isn’t body fat
Why your weekend weight gain isn’t body fat Perhaps you ate more than you intended this past weekend – a few glasses of wine, a hefty serving of…
A guide to trans fats and partially hydrogenated oils
A guide to trans fats and partially hydrogenated oils Last month, Health Canada announced that it will ban trans fats from our food supply, a move that many…
A guide to storing Thanksgiving leftovers safely
A guide to storing Thanksgiving leftovers safely Thanksgiving dinner is one of my favourite holiday meals, especially because of the leftovers. I usually have…
8 shortcuts to get families to the dinner table
8 shortcuts to get families to the dinner table When I was a kid, family dinners were a routine event. Most days of the week, my mom, my brother and I would…
Confused about carbs? Here’s a primer
Confused about carbs? Here’s a primer When people think of carbohydrates, best-known sources such as bread, cereal, pasta and potatoes undoubtedly come to…
5 tips for a nutrient-packed smoothie
5 tips for a nutrient-packed smoothie Practice the following tips to increase a smoothie’s satiety and nutrient value, while preventing calorie…
How healthy is your fruit smoothie?
How healthy is your fruit smoothie? A new client whose go-to breakfast is a fresh fruit smoothie for breakfast, recently asked me, “I think I’m…