What are refined carbs anyway? When people hear the term carbs they often think of items like potatoes, rice, pasta or pastries, but the reality is that ‘carbs’ include a whole lot more than all of that delicious starchy stuff. In fact, the carbohydrate category includes everything from fruit and vegetables, to beans and lentils,…
5 Bistro Box Lunch Ideas Packing lunches doesn’t need to be complicated, especially when you can make bistro boxes! By keeping things simple, the right combination of protein, healthy fats, veggies and/or fruit can help to create a well-balanced meal that you can whip together in next to no time at all. Plus, the right…
3 Nutrition Lessons I Wish I Learned Earlier When I started on my nutrition journey I was excited to learn all of the fancy science stuff. I figured in order to know how to eat well you needed to know all of the minute details of food, what nutrients are important and how the body works.…
How to Create a Balanced Meal A very common piece of nutrition advice is to ‘eat a balanced diet’. Although that might seem simple in theory, implementing this concept can be difficult especially when you are still in the early stages of your journey. I think it goes without saying that ‘balance’ implies you should eat…
5 Benefits of Fermented Foods In case you haven’t heard, fermented foods are all of the rage right now. Restaurant menus and grocery stores alike are selling and stocking sauerkraut and kimchi, and every food commercial on TV seems to mention probiotics. Although they have become ‘trendy’, fermented foods are deeply rooted in tradition and…
Why You don’t Need 6 Meals per Day One of the most heavily discussed topics in the nutrition and fitness industry is how many times per day to eat. You’ve likely heard the concept that eating more often “boosts” your metabolism, but is there actually any truth to this? Turns out, the answer is no.…
10 Non-Scale Health Goals A few weeks ago I shared a post about weight loss and why there are so many other things to focus on when it comes to eating well or working out. Although the scale can be a powerful and motivating tool for some, for others (myself included) it can cause added…
Why Your Gut is a Key to Your Health Most people have heard the expression “you are what you eat”, but as we continue to learn more and more about the body evidence has become clear that in fact “you are what you absorb”. The gastrointestinal system is not only important for breaking down and digesting…
How to Eat Healthy on the Go Whether it’s a busy day at work, a week of travel, or just your schedule getting a little too hectic, eating well when life gets busy can be tough for the best of us. Even with good intentions, we can miss meal prep or forget our lunch at…
12 Fun & Healthy Toast Toppings There is a no quicker breakfast than a slice of toast, and when paired with the right toppings, toast makes a healthy and hearty meal on the go. Although toast and bread in general have a bit of a bad rap, it is one they certainly do not deserve.…
Guide to Food Label Health Claims Like it or not, food has become victim to fads and trends with food manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon whenever they see fit. With claims such as “low in calories”, “all natural” and “source of probiotics” plastered on food products at all ends of the spectrum, ranging from water…
5 Food Additives to Avoid Ever pick up a product in the grocery store to read the ingredients and encounter words you’ve never even heard of before? You’re likely not alone. With over 850 approved food additives in Canada, it is difficult for even the savviest of consumers to stay on top of things. Health…
Why Weight Loss isn’t Your Goal Weight loss is hands down the most common goal in the health and fitness industry, and if I was to venture a guess, I would say it is the least achieved goal as well. Sounds weird, right? If so many people have a goal of losing weight, why is it…
How to Make Your Freezer Work for You If you didn’t already know, freezer cooking is a thing. Beyond meal prep and batch cooking, your freezer is probably the most useful appliance in your kitchen and freezer cooking is the best tool you can add to your healthy eating toolkit. In fact, whether you live alone,…
8 Signs Your Blood Sugar is out of Whack Blood sugar is a common topic when it comes to health and wellness, and one I frequently bring up myself. Be it constant cravings, low energy, or mood swings, blood sugar plays a role in many common day-to-day issues we all deal with. Although many of…