Do you stay up at night and scroll through your phone or binge watch Netflix, knowing full well that you should be going to sleep instead?! Well you are not alone, and now science has proven this is actually a thing! It’s called “Revenge Bedtime Procrastination�?. What is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination (RBP)? Well it’s the act of putting off bedtime so that we can engage in activities that we didn’t get to do in the daytime. In a sense, we are looking for a sense of freedom after a long hard day. People most likely to engage in RBP are those who have busy schedules, such as moms, st ..read more

Many people don’t know the difference between Dietitian and Nutritionist and often they think they mean the same thing. This post is here to educate you! There are some major differences between Dietitians and Nutritionists that I think you may find interesting… Here are 4 major differences between Dietitians and Nutritionists you should know about: Dietitians have a license to practice. Dietitians must be registered with a provincially regulated body which upholds highest standards of service and ethics. We answer to a college just like other regulated health professions such as Physiot ..read more

“Are frozen and canned foods bad for me?” This is a question I get asked A LOT! Canned and frozen foods often get a bad rep…let me explain the pro’s and con’s… FRESH FOODS Advantages: We get to hand pick the foods that are coming into our home. Disadvantages: Most produce is generally at its peak nutrient content when it is picked…and it goes downhill from there. Think about the great journey your food went on before it ended up on your plate! Foods can also ripen rather quickly and spoil if we aren’t on top of it, which then becomes a waste of money and food ..read more

Let’s talk about snacking! Snacking often gets a bad rep, but it shouldn’t! Snacking is a MANDATORY part of my day and should be part of yours too! Well, first off, I want you to think of a snack as a ‘bridge between two meals’. This means that a snack is meant to tie you over until your next meal. It’s natural that we should be getting hungry every 3-4 hours, and to fill those gap(s) between our meals, snacks are essential! What makes a healthy snack? A snack is an opportunity to feed your body nutrition! And the best way to do that is to think of having at ..read more

Are you tired of yo-yo dieting in hopes of loosing weight? If you said yes, you are not alone! Diets are not sustainable because they are restrictive. Who really wants to live a life where you can’t enjoy the foods you love? You want the flexibility and understanding on how you can lose weight and keep it off FOREVER! As a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach, I have helped hundreds of people ditch dieting and learn how to nourish their bodies in a way that supports their weight loss goals. Here are my top 10 tips:   1. Eat breakfast. Breakfast is the MOST IMPORTANT meal of your day ..read more

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Are Instant Oats Healthy? As you are walking into the oatmeal section of your local grocery store,you can see a ton of different options staring back at you. Many people choose instant oats for convenience, but the steel cut oats are often given the gold medal for being the healthier choice. I am going to break it down for you so can make a more informed choice that you feel good about. What is the difference between the types of oats? The biggest difference between the types of oats is the processing. The word “processing” seems to be a bad word when we talk about food, but it’s a bit misunde ..read more

Are you tired of yo-yo dieting in hopes of loosing weight? If you said yes, you are not alone! Diets are not sustainable because they are restrictive. Who really wants to live a life where you can’t enjoy the foods you love? You want the flexibility and understanding on how you can lose weight and keep it off FOREVER! As a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach, I have helped hundreds of people ditch dieting and learn how to nourish their bodies in a way that supports their weight loss goals. Here are my top 10 tips:   1. Eat breakfast. Breakfast is the MOST IMPORTANT meal of your day ..read more

Banana Muffins High Iron & Fiber Vegan Freezer Friendly Level Easy Time 35 Min Makes 8-10 Ingredients 3-4 large ripe bananas 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped + additional for topping 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional) 2.5 tbsp margarine or unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 1 tbsp oil 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch of salt 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional) Instructions Preheat your oven to 350 F. Step 1 In a larg ..read more

We have been made to believe that cravings are a bad thing…but really they are our body’s way of talking to us! If you haven’t heard me say it before…OUR BODIES ARE SUPER COOL! Our bodies know when we are low in nutrients and cravings can be a way of our bodies telling us what we need to eat to help replenish those nutrients! Now that you know your body is talking to you, it’s time to start listening. In the Hello Nutrition Coaching Program, I teach clients how to listen to their bodies and start focusing on loving food for how it makes them feel! Many of my clients st ..read more