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…
Training for a race? How to prime your muscles with carbs
Training for a race? How to prime your muscles with carbs Athletes who are serious about their sport know that everything they eat counts. Calories,…
Confused about saturated fat? Here’s a primer
Confused about saturated fat? Here’s a primer We’ve been told for decades that eating too much saturated fat – the kind found in fatty meats and…
7 tips for a successful food diary
7 tips for a successful food diary Trying to lose a few pounds? You'll lose more weight if you keep a food diary. Several studies suggest a food diary is…
Six ways to healthier grilled meat
Six ways to healthier grilled meat It’s the season to fire up the grill and enjoy the flavour of barbecued foods. But depending on what you throw on the…
Debunking 5 nutrition myths
Debunking 5 nutrition myths Hardly a day goes by without hearing some piece of diet advice, be it sound, questionable, or just plain quackery. We’re…
A guide to adopting the DASH diet
A guide to adopting the DASH diet It’s diet advice that’s been proven to lower blood pressure: Eat more fruit, vegetables, legumes and low…
5 diet mistakes that keep the pounds on
5 diet mistakes that keep the pounds on As a Registered Dietitian in private practice, it's something I often hear when I meet clients for the first time.…