Diet Culture, Disordered Eating, & Intuitive Eating
What do you think of when you hear the term “healthy eating” or “wellness”? For many of us, our impression of what is considered healthy or not has been greatly influenced by the beliefs that
Food – It’s More Than Just Fuel
Food fuels us – it gives our body the energy it needs to function each and every day. But healthy eating is about so much more than just what we eat – it’s about how
An Introduction to Vegan, Vegetarian & Plant-Based Diets
Vegetarian eating patterns, including vegan and plant-based diets, seem to be on the rise. Most of us likely know someone who is following a vegetarian diet, or we are following one ourselves. A 2018 study
Gut Feelings: The Relationship Between Our Gut Microbiota, Our Mental Health, & Our Diets
In today’s post we will be diving deep into what is currently known about the gut microbiota, the relationship between the gut microbiota and our mental health, and the role of nutrition (including prebiotics and
Vitamin K2 – What is it and why is it important?
Vitamins and minerals – there’s a variety of them out there, and most of us have a general idea of what some of them do for our health. For example, vitamin A’s beneficial effects on
Nutrition & the Coronavirus (Covid-19): Is there a connection?
Now more than ever people are wondering if what they eat can help to protect their health. While a healthy, balanced diet won’t make you invincible, getting enough of certain vitamins and minerals can help
Beyond Meat: A healthier alternative to animal-based protein?
Beyond Meat has taken the plant-based food market by storm, offering sausages, burgers, ground meats, chicken, and more – all made from plants. As a Registered Dietitian, I am delighted that more plant-based products are
Orthorexia: A Dangerous Pursuit for Perfection
Orthorexia nervosa, or orthorexia, was first termed in the 1990's, (1) and is described as an obsession for healthy eating or having the “perfect” diet. (2) This obsession is more than a simple interest or
New Years and Popular Diets: What to Watch Out For
As the new year arrives more and more people of all ages tend to have a health-related new years resolution, so beware of the trending fad diets out there. Currently Trending Popular Diets: Ketogenic