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Well, it’s February. Are you still on your New Year’s “diet or cleanse”? Boy, I hope not, in fact I hope you never started! Like the majority of people, whatever well-intentioned resolutions you had on January 1st have probably not lasted. And that’s okay. While goal-setting is a great opportunity to improve your health, sometimes it’s good to take a […]
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Have you ever wondered if you have sensitivities to what you are eating? There is a HUGE focus on food sensitivities and intolerances in pop culture these days. It can seem like just eliminating the wrong food will ‘click’ you into the life you have always wanted. It’s normal to search for answers to things like poor digestion, low energy, […]
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How much Sugar is too much? This is the #1 question that we get from parents! And it’s understandable: there are no clear “guidelines” for sugar consumption; because we don’t REQUIRE sugar to live! In Canada, there is no differentiation when it comes to natural and added sugars on food labels, which makes it more confusing and harder to understand […]
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Well parents, it’s that time of year. Back-to-school means back-to-real life! And hopefully BACK-TO-ROUTINE! Regular sleep patterns, regularly-time meals and brain-boosting snacks make everyone happier. The start of school can be a chaotic time whether your child is entering a new grade or starting for the first time. Some of the main things I get asked about that concern parents […]
READ MORESmoothies are as popular as ever for a quick breakfast in the morning, meal replacements, after workout fuel and even as snacks for kids. They range from simple fruit and water to a variety of added vitamins and herbs, and are touted for being an easy way to get a LOT of stuff into one drink! More recently they’ve become […]
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Is social media affecting your relationship with food? There has been a lot of buzz about the various ways that social media impacts our lives and sense of well-being: comparing our food, our children, our homes, lifestyles and our bodies (!), etc to those of highly curated and photoshopped “highlight reels” of other people. The majority of this discussion focuses […]
READ MORELet’s be honest; even the healthiest eaters out there want to eat some occasional “junk”! When we think of “junk food” we think of classics like: Chips Fries Cheesies Chocolate (not dark) Candy and granola bars Candies Ice cream and novelties Donuts and muffins Fried snacks Any of these items, which are NOT food, are okay in small, infrequent amounts […]
READ MOREHow many times per week do you eat outside food? Not just restaurants, but coffee and and snack runs, forgot-to-pack-a-lunch meals, or picking up prepared foods at the grocery store on your way home? The annual Canada’s Food Price Report by Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph predicts that Canadians will increase their family spending on food by $348 […]
READ MOREPlant-Based…have you heard these words a LOT lately? It’s not in your imagination! What does it mean? It means eating most of your food from the plant category vs. animal. Especially plant-based protein. It DOES NOT mean becoming a vegetarian or vegan necessarily; just increasing your plant foods to be the star of your diet! Did you know many Canadians […]
READ MOREFood allergies have been on the rise in recent years, giving everyone, especially new parents another reason to worry about food. Good news – while allergies are becoming more common, they are also becoming more manageable with the rise of more allergen-free foods and allergy-friendly resources for support. Our guest writer for this article, Kathleen O’Hagan, has created one of […]
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