Sushi - Yay or Nay?The other day a client asked me the question, “so what about sushi, is that healthy for me?” And this got me thinking…. Foods should not...
Childhood Nutrition - How Can We Get Our Children Eating Better?Obesity is rising at a rapid rate in children, mainly due to their poor diets and lack of physical activity. There are governmental...
Functional Foods - Quite Functional, Indeed!Functional foods are foods which provide the body with more benefits than the basic nutritional benefits we may be aware of. For example,...
Whole Grains- Whole Lot of Health Benefits!1.) Quinoa: Quinoa, unlike most grains, is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids. In addition, quinoa contains...
Soluble Vs. Insoluble Fiber- What's The Difference?Both soluble and insoluble fiber are extremely beneficial to the body. Though they both can aid in weight loss and promote healthy...
Not-So-Complex CarbohydratesI'm sure you all have heard of simple carbs, complex carbs, "good" carbs, "bad" carbs... it all gets quite confusing, right? Truthfully,...
Sleeping Your Way Into Weight Loss?There is current research stating that there is a strong correlation between sleep deprivation and obesity. Sleep deprivation alters...
Do We Lose Weight By Decreasing Calories, Or Increasing Physical Activity?The obesity epidemic is growing at a rapid rate, and it is affecting people all over the globe. Obesity has become the direct link to...
You're At A Healthy Weight, But Are You Really Healthy?Everyone knows that person who can eat just about anything, and still be thin. They don't think twice about what they're eating, and they...
Your Registered Dietitian's Typical Workout RoutineMy workouts heavily depend on my mood, my energy level, and the time of day. Am I energized? Am I tired? Am I hungry? Is it morning? Is...
