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Food Substitutions for South Asians with High Blood Sugars
Have you been struggling to find ways to enjoy your cultural foods when trying to manage your blood sugar levels? Then look no further. Here you can find some easy and helpful substitution tips for blood sugar management as a South Asian. Having diabetes does not mean...
Top 10 Weight Loss Tips from a Registered Dietitian
Are you tired of yo-yo dieting in hopes of loosing weight? If you said yes, you are not alone! Diets are not sustainable because they are restrictive. Who really wants to live a life where you can’t enjoy the foods you love? You want the flexibility and understanding on how you can lose weight and keep it off FOREVER!
Banana Muffin Recipe
Dietitian approved: High iron, high fibre banana muffin recipe that is freezer friendly! Easily double the batch and freeze to make snacking easy. Family friendly!
Why Do I Have Sugar Cravings?
Did you know that cravings are our body’s way of talking to us? What is your body trying to tell you? Here are 6 reasons why you might be experiencing sweet cravings…
Will Soaked Chia Seeds Help Me Lose Weight?
There seems to be a rumour floating around that by soaking chia seeds in water overnight, and then drinking said water in the morning, it will help you lose weight. I'll get into more detail on this in a bit...but first I thought I'd level up your nutrition game...
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination 🥱
Do you stay up at night and scroll through your phone or binge watch Netflix, knowing full well that you should be going to sleep instead?! Well you are not alone, and now science has proven this is actually a thing! It’s called “Revenge Bedtime Procrastination”. What...
Snacking 101 🌯
Let's talk about snacking! Snacking often gets a bad rep, but it shouldn't! Snacking is a MANDATORY part of my day and should be part of yours too! Well, first off, I want you to think of a snack as a 'bridge between two meals'. This means that a snack is meant to tie...
🧐 Fresh, Frozen, or Canned?
"Are frozen and canned foods bad for me?" This is a question I get asked A LOT! Canned and frozen foods often get a bad rep...let me explain the pro's and con's... FRESH FOODS Advantages: We get to hand pick the foods that are coming into our home. Disadvantages: Most...
Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: Whats the difference?
Many people don’t know the difference between Dietitian and Nutritionist and often they think they mean the same thing. This post is here to educate you! There are some major differences between Dietitians and Nutritionists that I think you may find interesting......
Recipe: Energy Balls
Energy Balls No BakeVeganGluten Free Level Easy Time 15 Min SErves 20 Ingredients 1 Cup Medjool Dates (pitted) (8-10 pieces) 1/3 Cup Peanut Butter 1/2 Cup Almonds or Walnuts 1/2 Cup Quick or Classic Oats 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds 2 Tbsp Hemp Seeds (optional) 1/4 cup Mini...