All of our favourite burger recipes in one place! Are you a burger lover? If so, this blog post is for you! We have put together eight of our favourite burger recipes as the summer grilling season gets closer. Be sure to let us know if you give any of these delicious burger recipes a try and which one(s) were your favourite. Find all of the details for these eight delicious burger recipes below: 1. Asian Chicken Burgers Recipe If you’re tired of the same old burgers, you’ll love this tasty twist using chicken or turkey meat along with ginger and other delicious Asian flavours. Find the fu ..read more

6 tips for helping your teen start their morning well-fueled! As a Pediatric Dietitian, one of the most common concerns that I hear from parents is that they struggle to get their teen to eat breakfast. While it is often known as “the most important meal of the day”, there’s no doubt that breakfast can also be one of the most challenging meals to squeeze in.  Factors such as sleeping in, lack of time, fatigue, and poor appetite are just a few of the reasons why breakfast can be a bit of a hard sell in the morning. If you are a parent or caregiver who is having difficulty navigating bre ..read more

Delicious shrimp-stuffed green peppers to enjoy at your next dim sum Recipe by Sue Mah.  Are you a fan of dim sum? Dim sum, the beloved Chinese tradition of bite-sized dishes, has captured hearts worldwide, and today we shine the spotlight on this delicious dim sum recipe: shrimp stuffed peppers by Dietitian, Sue Mah. Packed with flavour and nutrients, these dim sum stuffed green peppers are sure to impress. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish. Keep reading for the step-by-step recipe! Makes 4 servings (main dish) or 6 servings (side dish) What Yo ..read more

Make kids excited about mealtime and conquer picky eating! Are you struggling to get your kids to eat the food you make? Picky eating is common among toddlers and young children. You are not alone if you answered yes to that question. Instead of causing tension around the dinner table or getting frustrated night after night because our kids won’t eat the food we have prepared, let’s take the pressure off and focus on fun ways to present food.   In this post, we will discuss 5 different ways to engage kids in healthy eating behaviors through different food styling techniques.  ..read more

The perfect union of sweet and savory   Having tried a couple of similar recipes, Dietitian Kristin Stringer decided to create her own version of these one-pan meals. Incorporating sweet potatoes, carrots, apples, and boneless pork chops, this is a simple, yet elegant meal that made the whole family happy. She doubled this recipe for her family, added some roast potatoes and fresh sliced vegetables, and there was not a single morsel leftover. *re-shared from 2017* Makes 4 servings What you need: 4 boneless pork chops 1 large apple (Granny Smith is wonderful, but use what you have ..read more

What to focus on in terms of nutrition, supplements, and more Pregnancy is hard! And eating while pregnant is tricky. From nausea to constipation to heartburn to dehydration that can cause migraines and kidney stones, it does pay off to be focused on eating well. But it’s also important not to be too strict with yourself- becoming a perfectionist while pregnant really makes it hard to enjoy pregnancy itself, which is a season of joy and constant adaptability to change.   It is often better to take a gentle approach to eating during pregnancy, one that is thoughtful of your needs but do ..read more

Simple plant-based breakfasts to start your day right! When you wake up in the morning, are you hungry first thing? Or does it take you a while to build an appetite? During my years of working with clients, I’ve noticed that most of us fall into one of these categories. For some however, schedule or the clock may dictate when they eat, as some of us need to head out the door to drive to work or catch the bus.   If you’ve ever heard that “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” you might be surprised to learn that the quote was first written in a 1917 magazine written by Dr ..read more

Exploring the benefits of magnesium and answering whether you should take a magnesium supplement What is magnesium? Magnesium is an essential dietary mineral and plays an important role in many bodily processes such as energy production, carbohydrate metabolism, DNA and protein synthesis, and building bones through its relationship with calcium and vitamin D.   Increasing research is showing magnesium’s role in maintaining healthy blood pressure, decreasing the risk of stroke and heart disease, preventing migraines, reducing type 2 diabetes risk, and aiding in sleep.     ..read more

Why Registered Dietitians are an essential part of workplace wellness for your company Does your employee health plan include dietitian services? Coverage for face-to-face access to local dietitian services is a no-brainer for any employer health plan. Seeing a dietitian virtually through phone, video, online course or virtual group programs also offers a great option to reach your employees especially if they are shift workers, remote workers or live in locations where access to services is limited. Virtual support also offers the unique benefit of being able to more easily include spouse ..read more

Tips to help soothe digestive issues in eating disorder recovery It’s very common in the initial stages of eating disorder recovery to struggle with digestive discomfort. In my role as a Dietitian supporting clients in the re-nourishment process, we frequently discuss gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as bloating/distension, abdominal pain, premature fullness, and constipation. This is also supported by the current body of research we have on eating disorder recovery – one prospective study investigating this link found that 90% of participants reported abdominal distension and 96% repo ..read more