Managing your Weight

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.

Recipe Round-up: Healthy Summer Cocktails!

Recipe Round-up: Healthy Summer Cocktails!

I’ll be the first to admit that I LOVE sitting down to relax outside on a warm summer evening with a yummy cocktail or glass of wine. In fact, I’m known within my circle of friends and family for being the “drink maker” lol! I’ll take that title any day. When it comes to drinks, I like to keep it FRESH. See what I mean by reading on.

Craving Carbs? 7 Simple Ways to Balance Bread and Rev up the Veggies!

Craving Carbs? 7 Simple Ways to Balance Bread and Rev up the Veggies!

Anytime someone says to me “bread is bad”, I’ll be the first to set them straight (with a smile of course :)).  Bread is great! But too much of a good thing can happen. If you're looking to find "balance in the bread", so-to-speak, check out these tasty bread swaps!

5 Proven Steps for Looking & Feeling your Best with Healthy Habits that Last

5 Proven Steps for Looking & Feeling your Best with Healthy Habits that Last

When we’re feeling like our best, healthiest self, success comes easier in all areas of life including work and personal relationships. That's what makes living a healthy lifestyle so important! Yet it's easier said than done. Learn our 5 proven steps for ditching the diets and embracing a habits-based approach to health for good.