Time To Ditch Dairy?
For the most part, low-fat dairy products have been recommended as part as a healthy diet for quite some time now. However, it is now becoming popular to eliminate dairy from ones eating regime! What is wrong with dairy? I’ll explore the reasons people are going dairy-free and highlight the supporting research.
Are You a Mindful Eater?
“Sometimes
‘I want a brownie’ means:
I want a break,
I want to talk, or
I want to scream.
And sometimes
it just means
I want a brownie.”
-Michelle May
How to Feel Full – Understanding The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
Satiety. One of the simple keys to weight management. How can we eat strategically to feel full while still managing our caloric intake?
Understanding how your body utilizes carbohydrates is important for everyone – not just people with diabetes.
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Canada’s Food Guide – Harmful or Helpful?
Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) has been a staple educational and assessment piece throughout my education and practice. However there has been numerous concerns about this tool – it is outdated, promotes overeating,ect. Should we be following it?
Allowing Room for Unhealthy Choices
As an RD, I have received various forms of judgement and pre-conceived notions about my lifestyle and eating habits. “I bet you don’t eat that.” “How do you eat that and stay thin?” “Don’t judge me for eating these chips – I had a craving.” The truth is that I don’t have a perfect diet. I have a sweet tooth, I eat out, and even indulge in ‘junk food’ when I’m out such as pizza. Do I feel guilty about indulging in sweets and junk food? Not one bit. Why? I follow the 80/20 rule.