Calcium – More Than Just Bone Health
When you think of calcium, chances are your first thought is strong bones and teeth. We know calcium as the mineral that strengthens our skeletal system, however, it also plays other roles in the...
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🥗 Nourish to Flourish—Food has the power to transform! 🥗As a dietitian, I see how what we eat affects not just our physical health, but our mental and emotional well-being too. This Nutrition Month, we are talking about how you can use food to fuel your entire life. 🌟 #NutritionMonth2025 #NourishToFlourish
One of the subthemes of Nutrition Month 2025: Nourish to Flourish focuses on Emotional Wellbeing. Our emotions influence how, when, and what we eat. Food can bring comfort, joy, and connection—but it can also become a coping...
March is Nutrition Month! 🎉This year’s theme Nourish to Flourish is all about the connection between food and well-being. As a dietitian, I’m passionate about helping you understand how what’s on your plate can make a big difference in your physical, mental, and emotional health. 🥦💪#NutritionMonth2025 #NourishToFlourish
Mental wellbeing is one of the subthemes of Nutrition Month 2025: Nourish to Flourish. Nutrition is a crucial yet often overlooked piece of the mental health puzzle. The foods we eat provide essential nutrients that influence brain...
🌱✨ Welcome to Nutrition Month 2025! ✨🌱As a dietitian, I know how powerful the right nutrition can be. This March, I’m excited to share how food can nourish more than just our bodies—it nourishes our minds, our emotions, and our overall well-being. Let’s nourish our bodies to flourish, together! #NutritionMonth2025 #NourishToFlourish
Physiological wellbeing is one of the subthemes of Nutrition Month 2025: Nourish to Flourish. Nutrition plays a role in supporting our overall health and bodily functions. Good nutrition is essential for health at every stage...
Making Healthy Food Choices: How to Limit Highly Processed Foods
In today’s fast-paced world, highly processed foods are readily available and have become a convenient staple in many households. However, Canada’s Food Guide recommends limiting these foods because they are not part of a...
The Sunshine Vitamin: Why Vitamin D is Especially Important During the Winter Months in Canada
With reduced daylight hours and dropping temperatures, many Canadians across the country retreat indoors to escape the harsh winter cold. While this seasonal shift is natural, it can have unintended consequences for our health,...
Understanding Soy: Nutrition, Health, and Heart Benefits
Soy is a versatile legume that has been a dietary staple in many cultures for centuries, and for good reason. Soy not only offers a rich source of plant-based protein but also offers various...
Understanding Resistant Starches: A Hidden Hero in Your Diet
Often overlooked, resistant starch is a form of carbohydrate which has unique properties and has been gaining attention due to its myriad of potential health benefits that research is uncovering. In this blog post,...
Grill with Confidence: Barbequing Food Safety Tips
Barbequing is a beloved summer pastime in Canada, bringing together friends and family for delicious meals under the open sky. While the tantalizing aroma of grilled meats and veggies is hard to resist, ensuring...
Food Safety Tips for Summertime
Beautiful warm sunny summer days are upon us and many of us love spending time outdoors during this time of year, where we also cook and eat at backyard barbeques, picnics and outdoor adventures...
Navigating Canada’s New 2023 Alcohol Consumption Guidelines: What You Need to Know
In a world where health consciousness is on the rise, governments around the world are continuously reassessing their policies to promote safer and healthier lifestyles. Canada released new alcohol consumption guidelines in 2023, aiming...