Meet Sue, one of our recent clients who is answering some of the questions that YOU may be interested in! Q1: Why did you decide to work with a registered dietitian? I decided to work with a dietitian so that I can be proactive with my health. I wanted to reduce the chances of… [Read More]
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5 Tips to Help Control Blood Sugars
Did you know that based on 2017 statistics, over 2.3 million people in Canada alone have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes? Although diabetes can be a serious condition, many diet and lifestyle changes have been shown to improve health outcomes. Here are science-based insights from a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator on how… [Read More]
Nutrition Counselling for Hormone and Women’s Health
The Role of Nutrition in Hormonal and Women’s Health Hormones have effects on multiple physiological systems in the body by controlling homeostasis and metabolic activity. The roles of hormones vary between men and women, resulting in different nutritional needs based on the impact of these hormones. A great example of this is iron, specifically with… [Read More]
Top 10 Back to School Lunches
It’s that time of year again, the air is crisp and pumpkin-spiced everything abounds! It’s back to school for kids and back to a busier schedule for the family. Back to school also means getting into the swing of packing lunches and snacks for our little ones. This can be a daunting prospect, especially if… [Read More]
Are you prediabetic? A dietitian’s perspective on prevention.
My doctor told me I have high blood sugars: So what now? So you’ve gone for your regular doctor’s visit or physical and your doctor tells you that you have elevated blood sugars. You may be wondering “what does that mean?”. “Does this mean I have diabetes?” “Do I need to be on a restrictive… [Read More]
How to talk to your kids about weight
We all want our children to grow up healthy and happy. Caring for them is our responsibility and although there is no such thing as perfect parenting, we can prioritize our efforts to help set them up for healthy behaviours when they are independent. Childhood obesity has become a growing concern with a 2016 study… [Read More]