Healthy Eating

Soy What: Is Soy Safe to Eat?

Soy What: Is Soy Safe to Eat?

There is so much information out there suggesting that soy food are unsafe to eat, but are these claims even valid? Do the benefits of regularly eating soy foods outweigh these so-called risks? In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into the most up-to-date research about soy and why you should include it regularly in your diet!

13 Quick & Easy Meal + Snack Ideas using Pantry Staples

13 Quick & Easy Meal + Snack Ideas using Pantry Staples

This post is filled with our all-time favourite recipes focusing on non-perishable staples you are likely to find in your pantry. If you don’t have the ingredients on hand, chances are you’ll be able to find them easier at your local grocery store than fresh ingredients these days. Also, remember to substitute ingredients, as needed, to suit what is available. I always consider recipes as a starting point for inspiring new crave-worthy culinary creations and encourage you to do the same.

Let's Face the Fats! (Part 2) The Cooking Oil Conundrum

Let's Face the Fats! (Part 2) The Cooking Oil Conundrum

The different oils on the grocery store shelves are dizzying and with ever-changing nutrition advice, no wonder you are left scratching your head! I’d like to mention that you are not alone when it comes to being confused about which cooking oil is best for meal preparation. As I trek my way through my dietetic internship, I’ve stumbled across many different opinions from various health professionals, which made me even more confused. Hence my quest to learn the truth! Although it may not be as easy as 1+1 = 2, I will try my best to answer your questions (and mine too). 

3 (More) Words to Eliminate when Talking about your Diet - Part 2

3 (More) Words to Eliminate when Talking about your Diet - Part 2

My 2017 blog ‘3 Words to Eliminate when Talking about your Diet’ was one of my favourite blogs to write and most popular. So now two years later, I’m inspired to create Part 2. Here are 3 MORE words to watch out for.