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Summer Healthy Eating Tips

by andream Published July 20, 2018 2 Comments

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.

Five Ways to be a Better Shopper

by andream Published June 27, 2018 Leave a comment

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.

I’ll take two slices of pepperoni and a side order of nutrition education, please!

by andream Published May 16, 2018 Leave a comment

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.

Food has the Potential to Prevent Chronic Diseases: How to Build a Balanced Diet

by andream Published March 26, 2018 Leave a comment

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.

Food has the Potential for Discovery: How to Foster Healthy Eating Habits in Children

by andream Published March 8, 2018 4 Comments

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.

A New Habit for a New Year-Make Prunes Part of Each Day

by andream Published January 2, 2018 Leave a comment

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.

Easy Slow-cooker recipes!

by andream Published December 4, 2017January 4, 2018 Leave a comment

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.

Healthy Snacking- it’s all in the planning!

by andream Published October 25, 2017 Leave a comment

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

Autumn Eats: A Trip to the Farmer’s Market!

by andream Published September 19, 2017September 21, 2017 Leave a comment

We welcome our newest student volunteer, with this blog post.

Please join us in welcoming Sharon Charles BSc Nutrition candidate, to our team

Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD

As the leaves begin to transform into bright colorful shades, so does the produce that is beautifully displayed at local farmer’s markets! There are so many benefits to eating foods from the farmer’s market, some of which we will explore!

Back to School Nutrition

by andream Published August 30, 2017 2 Comments

Written by Hilary Rock BSc, Nutrition

Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD

Before you get into the busy routine of going back to school, add nutrition planning to your schedule. By making nutrition a priority and being proactive in planning ahead, you can avoid the excuse of “not enough time” to eat healthy. Eating a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks helps to keep you and your children healthy and ready to learn. Whether you are going back to school yourself or your children are, use the following tips to minimize stress and maximize time management for a successful school year.