Meal Prep 101: Tips for Beginners
Meal prep means planning and preparing some of your food ahead of time so healthy meals are ready when you … Read more
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Guidance on balanced diets, meal planning, and understanding the role of nutrition in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
The Role of Antioxidants in Preventing Chronic Diseases
Antioxidants are compounds that help control cell damage from oxidative stress, a process linked with heart disease, some cancers and … Read more
The Connection Between Nutrition and Sleep Quality
What you eat and when you eat it can affect how well you sleep, and how well you sleep affects … Read more
Breaking Free from Diet Culture: Embracing Intuitive Eating
Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach that helps you eat in response to your body’s hunger and fullness signals instead … Read more
The Impact of Hydration on Mental Clarity and Focus
Being well hydrated helps you think clearly, and even mild dehydration can leave you tired, foggy and irritable. The research … Read more
Fueling Your Body Before and After Workouts
Before a workout, eat a meal 3 to 4 hours ahead or a small, mostly carbohydrate snack 1 to 3 … Read more
Identifying and Shifting Limiting Beliefs About Food and Weight
Limiting beliefs about food and weight are rules or assumptions, such as “I have no willpower” or “If I’m not … Read more
How to Read Nutrition Labels Effectively
To read a Canadian nutrition label effectively, start with the serving size, then use the % Daily Value (% DV) … Read more
The Importance of Consistency in Achieving Health Goals
Consistency matters more than intensity for almost every health goal. Small actions repeated most days, such as a walk, a … Read more
Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances
A food allergy is an immune system reaction that can be serious and even life-threatening, while a food intolerance is … Read more