Wellness outside of the meal
Wellness looks different for everyone As I dietitian, I hear the word “wellness” used so often in an extreme way, I fear the meaning is lost in translation. I define wellness by doing an activi...
Healthy eating
International No-Diet Day: Say goodbye to diet
Do you have something that you are super sensitive and/or passionate about? The thing that gets you so riled up that you have to speak up or do something? For me, that something is weight. More specif...
Gathering with food: Northern voices
What does eating together mean to you? In March, we celebrated Nutrition Month. Throughout the month, dietitians across Canada highlighted food’s potential, including the ability of food to bring...
Dietitians share their pro tips!
To celebrate Nutrition Month this March, my colleagues and I had a potluck. The theme was “Throwback Thursday,” where we prepared foods that were important to us during our childhood. During the p...
A study in self-care: What's on the menu?
Imagine your “happy place.” Where are you? What is it about this place that allows you to let go of stress? Now, come back to this reality. What can you do to gain that same feeling of relief? ...
Food and fun: Building healthy relationships in the kitchen
Unlock the potential of food This month, we’re celebrating Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme, “Unlock the Potential of Food.” Food offers so much, including the potential for us to dis...
A dietitian’s take on the sticky topic of Halloween candy
What do I do with all the Halloween candy my kids brings home? Whether you are carving pumpkins, dressing up in costumes, or taking the kids trick-or-treating, there is fun to be had by all this Ha...
