Written by Sharon Charles BSc Nutrition (Candidate)
Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
Do you find yourself snacking in between work or classes? Need an extra boost between meals? Look no further! Here are our top 15 snacks that are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Looking for a crunch?
Some crunchy vegetables include:
Written by Erika Martin BSc Nutrition Candidate
Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
Most of us have heard that it is better to eat whole wheat bread than white bread, or skim milk instead of whole milk. Whole wheat bread has more nutrients, and skim milk has a lower fat content – both healthy food swaps. While these swaps may seem small, depending on your health goals, they can make a significant difference over time. These are just some of the many possibilities of foods that can be swapped out with healthier alternatives. Whether you wish to add protein, fibre, or vitamins, or reduce fat or calories, here are some easy food swaps to try out.
Written by Erika Martin BSc Nutrition Candidate
Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
With all the barbeques, gatherings and social events that seem to come along with warm sunny weather, it can sometimes be overwhelming to make healthy food choices during the summer. Luckily, during the summer we can enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in season, which are a great way to add vitamins, minerals and fiber into your diet. Here are some tips for how to eat healthy in the summer, how to pick the freshest fruits and vegetables, and a few recipes for you and your friends to enjoy this season.
Written by: Gaby Burt-D’Agnillo BSc Nutrition Candidate
Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
The grocery store is essentially the foundation of our diets. It’s where we discover a variety of healthy, colourful, and nutritious foods to feed ourselves and our families. With a few resources and some of our favourite tips grocery shopping can be efficient as well as healthy – so let’s review five easy tips and tricks for getting the most out of your supermarket experience.
Written by: Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
I think most of us would agree that teaching children about the importance of nutrition, healthy eating and being connected with their food supply, is a good thing. Many of us know that increased knowledge about nutrition may translate into, students making healthier food choices, to improved academic performance, to increased energy, better sleep and decreased risk of long term health concerns.
What we may not all agree on, is who is best qualified to provide this teaching.
Written by Hilary Rock BSc, Nutrition
Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
We are so excited to be part of this year’s Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month Campaign. We are celebrating Nutrition Month 2018 by helping Canadians unlock the potential of food to fuel, discover, prevent, heal and bring us together.
Written by Erika Martin BSc Nutrition Candidate
Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
We’re so excited to be part of this year’s Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month Campaign. We are celebrating Nutrition Month 2018 by helping Canadians unlock the potential of food to fuel, discover, prevent, heal and bring us together.
Written by: Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
DISCLAIMER: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with the California Dried Plum Board; however, as always, all opinions are genuine.
Happy New Year! I hope the holidays brought you peace, rest, and happy memories with friends and family. As we ease into a New Year, many of us begin by making resolutions to improve our health. I love this idea and often set annual health and nutrition goals for myself. One of my favourite nutrition goals and one I encourage for my clients, is to add a new and healthy food to their daily routine. This year, I am going to make that new food California prunes. Eating just one daily serving of 5-6 California prunes supports bone health, heart health and digestive health.
Created by Sharon Charles BSc Nutrition (Candidate)
Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
As the days get colder here in Canada, all you may want to do is snuggle up in a blanket and keep yourself warm. Well, a healthy and nutritious way to keep yourself cozy this season is by warming up to some meals made in the slow cooker! Here are two recipes which I can personally say are crowd pleasers and will have you eagerly awaiting the next time you can whip up a batch.
Written by Erika Martin BSc Nutrition Candidate
Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
Snacking is something we all do – and it is something that we enjoy and look forward to! Read on to learn more about the benefits of snacking and how you can optimize your snack choices.
Benefits of Healthy Snacking
