Chances are you’ve heard of it. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance you’re not quite sure what it is, either. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), nearly 25% of the U.S. adult population suffers from metabolic syndrome…that’s 47 million people! A disease this […]
6 Keys to Boost Your Metabolism
There are different factors that play a role in metabolism (we can’t just blame genetics). You can control some aspects when it comes to your health, most notably diet, exercise, and rest. Here are some helpful living practices to a healthy lifestyle that will rev up your metabolism! Make exercise a part of your daily […]
Foodie Friday: Nutritional Yeast
While nutritional yeast has been around for quite some time, it seems to be gaining in popularity in recent years, popping up in stores and on blogs. I’ve had a number of people ask me for more information on it, so I thought I’d compile it into one blog post here. If you have any […]
6 Must Haves for Nutrition On-The-Go
Are you getting ready for a few months full of plane rides, car trips, and lots and lots of waiting around for your travel plans to begin? If you’re thinking that you’ll have to give up your healthy eating while you’re on the road, not to worry! You’ve got plenty of healthy options to choose […]
10 Tips to Live a Happy, Healthy Life
Remember when you were a kid and you had boundless energy and always felt great? You had no worries, no stress, and life was easy. How would you like to recapture some of that purity? We live in a non-stop society that pushes us to be smarter, prettier, and more successful and it can be […]
8 Simple Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
How many fruits and vegetables are in your daily diet? Do you think you’re getting enough? Recently the U.S. Center for Disease and Control health officials reported that, in 2009, 67.5% of adults ate fruit less than two times daily, and 73.7% ate vegetables less than three times per day. There is definitely work to […]
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Foodie Friday: Bok Choy!
How often have you been told to “eat your dark green leafy vegetables?” Well, with this Friday’s fabulous foodie pick of Bok Choy you can do so and really enjoy it! Not only does Bok Choy provide a light and delicious sweet flavor, but also a powerful dose of nutrients and minerals. Bok Choy, also […]
Meet My Interns!
Here are my amazing interns for Fall! Megan and Kristen have been with me during previous terms, as well. Thanks so much for all of your hard work! Name: Megan Skinner School: University of Guelph Alumna ’10 Major: Honours Applied Human Nutrition Internship: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Graduate Dietetic Internship Hometown: Toronto, ON, Canada Favorite […]
10 Keys to Feeding a Family on a Budget
Whether your family has two kids or ten kids, grocery bills are adding up for all of us – especially if you’re trying to pick the healthier choices. The most important thing you have to remember is that if you’re trying to eat healthy, and you cannot afford to spend more money, you have to […]
10 Ways to Overcome Common Exercise Excuses
Doing exercise everyday is fun and rewarding. After gradually progressing to being more active you will feel more energized, empowered, happier, fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Regardless of these wonderful benefits, we still fall into the trap of all the excuses that hinder us from reaping the rewards of exercise! What are some […]
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Foodie Friday: Eggplant
Eggplants are funny looking. There aren’t that many vegetables that are purple – which makes the exotic color of eggplants quite special. Technically, eggplants are classified as a berry – and while eggplants’ numerous seeds are quite edible, they’re quite bitter if raw. When cooked, eggplants become tender and exude a rich flavor. Peeling the […]
Happy & Healthy Labor Day!
That’s right, you hear it here first. This Labor Day, make it a happy AND healthy one! And let me let you in on a little secret…it’s not as hard as it sounds. I have put together a list of some of the easiest ways to sneak in those fabulous nutrients into your extraordinary Labor […]
Egg Recall Update!
EGGS have become an important staple in our diet: a stabilizer in baked goods, an emulsifier in condiments, and of course, as a yummy breakfast food! In addition, they are a great source of protein and other important nutrients. So, it can be quite disturbing to hear there is a massive egg recall. Running to […]
Foodie Friday: Bananas
Did you know that there’s a “food holiday” almost every day of the whole year? Some of them are silly (National Food-on-a-stick Day?!), and some of them promote foods that I don’t think necessarily need more advertising (National Cheese Doodle Day?!), but some of them feature good old fruits and veggies! Friday August 27th is […]
7 Keys to Make Exercise a Habit
So, you’ve decided to start making exercise an important part of your life. First of all, good for you! It feels great to make your health a priority, doesn’t it? But it’s not always easy to start an exercise program, especially if you haven’t been active in a while. Or maybe you’ve simply gotten off […]
5 Ways to Jazz Up Your Smoothies
Smoothies are a wonderful way to pack in a lot of nutrients in a portable and convenient package, as well as being great options for post-workout nutrition when the right ingredients are included. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I can get into a smoothie “rut” where I end up making the same one […]
How to Successfully Make Changes to Lose Weight
Getting fit and losing weight requires making lifestyle and behavioral changes in both diet and exercise. Getting fit and losing weight, like buying a brand new car, is a decision one has to make. There are costs and benefits to every decision we make, so it is important to weigh the pros and cons of […]
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Foodie Friday: Fresh Picked Corn
Today, corn has been incorporated into the American diet in many ways. The use of high fructose corn syrup and other refined corn products are not beneficial to American’s health. However, fresh corn is a different story. Corn, like all other vegetables, is packed full of vital nutrients and phytochemicals. Fresh corn has high amounts […]
The Baby Food Diet: Is it for You?
No, you’re eyes aren’t fooling you. You have read the title correctly; I am talking about the baby food diet. This has recently gained popularity through the endorsement of several celebrities. But what exactly does this diet entail, and is it nutritionally sound for an adult? Actually, you can check out this article in the […]
Back to School Nutrition: Packing Healthy Lunches
Today, my kiddos already have their first day of school! Back to school time is a bittersweet time for us parents. While we’re a little relieved that the hectic pace of summer pool time, baseball/softball games and sleepovers are winding down, some of us have moments of sadness (and joy!) that we won’t have our […]
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