There is an overwhelming number of protein bars on the market to choose from. A number of these protein bars are not much different than chocolate bars, while there are a few that really are great choices.
How I Get 100 grams of Protein (Without Protein Powder)
One of the most frequently asked questions in my practice is about protein powders. Do I need one? Which one? etc.
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My Favourite Winter Comfort Foods
In Canada, we’re now entering the coldest and most dreary time of the year. The holidays are now behind us. Personally, I would love to fast-forward to spring, as I’m not the most cold-adapted person!
This weekend, I was craving comfort foods. Comfort foods to me are warm foods but also foods that have some nostalgia to them. What do comfort foods mean to you?
MY FAVOURITE PLANT-BASED DESSERTS PART 2
When I talk about nutrition, I encourage the concept of adding over subtracting.
Plant-Based Meal Prep for Bone Health
Today I’m highlighting National Osteoporosis Month, as it is quite common – Osteoporosis affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in their lifetime!
How can we reduce our risk for osteoporosis? Diet and lifestyle play a huge role. However, it’s not just the calcium from dairy food that matter. There are other surprising foods in the plant-based world that can benefit bone health!
Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Meal Prep Sunday
Gluten as been a hot topic for some time in the recent years. Myself, I have had the discussion around the decision to cut out gluten or not, with many, many people.
While I could write a lengthy discussion on this topic, I think you should first check out this article that I wrote a few years ago. To sum it up, there has been an increase in celiac disease among the population, but we have also developed an increased tendency to rely on self-diagnosis and eliminate gluten from our diets.