Sodium and Your Health: How Much Is Too Much?
Sodium is an essential mineral that is found in food and in table salt. You need some sodium to stay healthy as sodium helps regulate fluid balance, maintain healthy nerve and muscle function, and...
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Prebiotics: Beneficial Effects for Digestive Health and Wellbeing
In recent years, gut health has taken centre stage in conversations about nutrition and overall wellness—and for good reason. A well-functioning digestive system is vital for overall health. One key player in this digestive...
A New Front-of-Package Symbol is Starting to Appear on Some Packaged Foods and Drinks
Have you seen a new symbol of a magnifying glass on packaged foods while shopping? This new front-of-package symbol can help you quickly and easily identify foods and drinks high in saturated fat, sugars...
Canada’s Food Guide on Eating Vegetables and Fruit—and How to Make Them a Bigger Part of Your Day
When it comes to healthy eating, one of the simplest yet most powerful habits you can develop is eat more vegetables and fruit. According to Canada’s Food Guide, vegetables and fruits are an important...
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...
🥗 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,...