Tag Archives: Healthy eating

Happy ‘Healthy’ Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Here is my brief explanation on the difference between natural and refined sugars, just in time for trick or treating! I know many children will be consuming mass amounts of chocolates and candies this evening and so I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Mommy- Must Have: Travel Tips

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

I love to travel! I have been blessed with the opportunity to see different parts of the world throughout my lifetime.  Whether backpacking around Europe for the cultural experience or to work in a traditional hospital in Vietnam, I really … Continue reading →

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Date & Coconut Rolls

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

A simple treat that is absolutely delicious! We always have our house stocked with these treats as they are a family favourite.  Dates are naturally very sweet and are high in fiber. They contain copper, magnesium, manganese and potassium which … Continue reading →

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Mommy Must- Have: Enhance Your Child’s Meal With These Super Foods!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

As a parent you get very creative with making healthy meals for your child while always being conscious of taste.  You know what’s best for them but often times we find ourselves catering to their dietary demands because we are … Continue reading →

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Homemade Hummus

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

I love hummus! I could eat it everyday, but I don’t because I do strive to have a good rotation diet.  My love of hummus is also shared by my son who practically licks his plate clean when he eats … Continue reading →

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Face The Nutrition Facts: Part 2

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

6.  Eat your protein before the carbs.  Such as eating a few almonds before your apple.  When you eat some protein before your carbohydrates this slows the rate at which glucose enters the blood stream.  Remember that when we snack … Continue reading →

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Face the Nutrition Facts!

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

This post I wanted to focus on the most common nutrition blunders I see in the clinic.  When I ask patients about their diets, the response is unanimously “pretty good”… until I ask them to record it!  After just one … Continue reading →

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Eat Breakfast! ~ Wake Up & Rev Up With a Nutritious & Delicious Start

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Yes, the rumour is true: breakfast is the most important meal of the day!  So the question is – are you consistently giving yourself the best start to your day?  The fact of the matter is that nourishing our bodies … Continue reading →

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