By: Registered dietitians and nutritionists at JM Nutrition   In this post: Why are there so many nutrition myths and misconceptions What can you do to determine what if nutrition fact and what is nutrition fiction A close look at some common nutrition myths vs. facts, and corresponding explanations   The online world is no doubt rife with health and nutrition myths and misconceptions. As a result, it is difficult to distinguish nutrition myths vs. facts. And this greatly affects the choices we make daily. However, in order to be informed about nutrition or diet and the enormous im ..read more

By: Johnny Zhao, MHSc, BASc, RD, Sports Nutrition Dietitian, edited by the JM Nutrition team Nutrition for endurance athletes is a topic that is becoming increasingly more popular, at least in the fitness and sports nutrition realm. Because there’s a great deal of information on the topic online it is critically important to distinguish between endurance sports nutrition fact and fiction. As a result, our sports dietitian who specializes in the area, took it upon himself to compile a list of common endurance athletes nutrition misconceptions that no one ever told you about.  Let’s take a ..read more

By: Julie Mancuso, founder of JM Nutrition, registered dietitians and nutritionists at JM Nutrition, Ahsan Zaman, public health consultant   What are the best healthy restaurants in Ottawa?   This is a question that is no doubt on many people’s minds, particularly those who place utmost importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, to help those looking for healthy food in Ottawa, our team has decided to create a comprehensive list of healthy restaurants in the Ottawa area, along with some unique and delicious healthy food recommendations.    Best Healthy Resta ..read more

By: Julie Mancuso, founder of JM Nutrition, registered dietitians and nutritionists at JM Nutrition   In this post:   Why do people diet? Keto Diet review Paleo Diet review Atkins Diet review Anti-inflammatory diets (Mediterranean & DASH) reviews Intermittent fasting review   Many popular diets exist today. Some are approved by healthcare organizations, while many others fall under the fad diet umbrella and, at the time of writing, are not backed by regulated health professionals. Our team of registered dietitians and nutritionists has sifted through the evidence, includin ..read more

By: Tiffany Thai, BSc, MPH, RD, Julie Mancuso, founder & owner of JM Nutrition, registered dietitians and nutritionists at JM Nutrition   In this post: Tips and strategies that show how to save money on groceries Selecting where and how to do groceries to save money How to grocery shop on a budget What you can do at home to spend less on groceries   How to save money on groceries is becoming an increasingly more prominent concern. This is especially the case during these ultra-inflationary times. Although there are scores of people who want to do their utmost to eat nutritious ..read more

By: Maude Morin, MAN, RD, registered dietitians and nutritionists at JM Nutrition   In this post: Overview of cortisol and stress Diet and cortisol connection Foods that increase cortisol Cortisol lowering foods that reduce stress Stress and mood connection Supplements that relieve stress Meals for stress relief   Before we take a look at cortisol lowering foods that help reduce stress, and stress relief supplements, let’s examine what stress looks like in our body and the role played by cortisol.   A Brief Overview of Cortisol What is cortisol? Cortisol is a hormone produced ..read more

By: Julie Mancuso, founder & owner of JM Nutrition, registered dietitians and nutritionists at JM Nutrition, Ahsan Zaman, Public Health Consultant   In this post: Why is drinking water important? Benefits of drinking water Dehydration symptoms How much water should you drink? Factors that affect water consumption   Why is Drinking Water Important? Water and the Connection to the Body What comes to mind when you think of the word nutrient? Is it carbohydrates? Fats? Protein? The most important nutrient, however, and the one that may not immediately come to mind, is water. What i ..read more

By: Julie Mancuso, founder & owner of JM Nutrition, registered dietitians and nutritionists at JM Nutrition   In this post: What is a meal plan? What is meal planning? Meal plan benefits Drawbacks associated with meal plans Do meal plans work? The verdict   Do meal plans work? That depends on whom you ask. On the whole, there appear to be two types of people when it comes to meal planning. One, those who believe wholeheartedly in meal plans and feel it’s an effective way of meeting specific health and nutrition-related goals. And two, those who feel that meal planning is too ri ..read more

By: Julie Mancuso, owner of JM Nutrition, registered dietitians and nutritionists at JM Nutrition, Ahsan Zaman, public health consultant   Are you looking for plant-based or vegan snacks and need a fresh pair of eyes to give you some new ideas? Look no further! Our team of registered dietitians, nutritionists and consultants has come up with a list of some of their old favourites, as well as some new plant-based and vegan snack options to help you satisfy those cravings in a healthy and delicious way.   Plant-Based and Vegan Snacks   Three Farmers Roasted Snack Packs Where ..read more

By: Kyle Butler, BSc, RD, Sports Dietitian, Registered Dietitians & Sports Nutritionists at JM Nutrition   Strength training diet is an often talked about topic in the world of athletics. Specifically, there’s a great deal of discussion about strength training diet myths and misconceptions. Because of this popularity, and the resulting stockpile of information that’s found online, the subject can be confusing. For most. This is certainly true for those starting their strength training journey. Surprisingly, it also applies to many experienced strength training enthusiasts and athletes ..read more