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A Critical look at Natural, Hormone and Antibiotic Claims

November 9, 2014May 14, 2016 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BAScLeave a comment

Confused with claims such as natural, hormone-free, antibiotic-free? You’re not the only one. The food industry has been increasingly using such claims as a marketing strategy to a health & animal-welfare concerned audience. Let’s look into the quality of the standards surrounding the usage of these claims established by The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Then there’s the big question – am I making a healthier choice by choosing a product with these claims?

Should I Eat This?

Cuckoo for Coconut Oil?

October 13, 2014May 14, 2016 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BAScLeave a comment

Coconut oil has transitioned into the mainstream after a history of being looked down upon for it’s saturated fat content. Many rave about this product, including the beloved Dr. Oz (for my other posts on Dr.Oz click here and here).

Protein: Recent Research on Maintaining Muscle Mass

June 23, 2014May 14, 2016 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BASc11 Comments

I get asked a lot about protein in and outside of the workplace. I’ve done a couple of posts on protein thus far (check them out here and here). In order to avoid repeating myself, I’m going to explore protein in a slightly different light: how to consume protein to maintain muscle mass throughout life and into older adulthood.

Spotlight on Nutrients

Sugar: The Bait of The Food Industry?

June 3, 2014May 14, 2016 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BAScLeave a comment

I have been making an effort to familiarize myself with popular ‘Diet Books’ and am currently reading Micheal Moss’s Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. I try to look at these books with a some degree of skepticism, as not all are built on good evidence (one of the worst being Wheat Belly…but that is in another post) or they tend to exaggerate the truth to generate publicity.

Decoding Popular Diets

Nutrition Trends Not Worth The Hype

May 21, 2014May 14, 2016 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BAScLeave a comment

I will apologize in advance for the negative spin on the post! I have written posts on some of these trends separately and some I have not mentioned before, however I felt it was necessary to get them all off my chest. I think as a society we are largely over-complicating nutrition and we are always looking to alter our way of eating in order to achieve our goals. This has created a culture of elimination and food shame…which are not healthy ways of viewing food! Let me dive into some of my least favourite food trends.

Topics of Interest

How to Expertly Navigate the Yogurt Aisle

April 30, 2014January 13, 2020 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BASc4 Comments

The yogurt aisle is the most confusing and overwhelming aisle to navigate at the grocery store! It’s definitely the section I spend the longest time in. The yogurt aisle isn’t what it used to be – greek yogurt has recently taken over a sizeable chuck of the refrigerator case, leaving non-greeks to compete for the remaining real estate. Meanwhile, both greek and non-greek yogurts are branching out with new claims, nutrient content, flavours, ect.

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