Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

The holiday season brings in many things, including parties and get-togethers (even when they look a little bit different). Food can be a very stressful aspect of the holidays with all the parties and get-togethers, especially for people who are managing chronic diseases, intolerances or allergies. So, I’ve pulled together some of my favourite tips to help you have a healthy holiday season!

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

There is no shortage of information available to the public regarding various forms of intermittent fasting and the health benefits of such practices. In contrast, there is a shortage of evidence-based support for Intermittent fasting that can be used to generate...
Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

Eating disorders are behavioural conditions that are characterized by irregular eating behaviours, thoughts and attitudes towards food, eating and body image. Eating disorders may be used as a way to feel in control or to cope with difficult situations. Eating...
Eating Disorders in the BIPOC Community

Eating Disorders in the BIPOC Community

As I mentioned in an earlier article, eating disorders can affect anyone. They don’t discriminate against age, gender, socioeconomic status or even your genetic predisposition to being slim. However, we are being to find that there are higher rates of eating disorders...
Making Heart-Healthy Choices

Making Heart-Healthy Choices

There are a few different tests that your doctor looks at when determining your heart health. Some tests are physical, such as stress tests or electrocardiograms (ECGs), while measures require you to complete blood work.  Some of the parameters measured using blood...
Journal Prompts for ED Recovery

Journal Prompts for ED Recovery

It can be hard to know where to start when you’re new to journalling, but don’t let that blank page stop you. You can find journal prompts to get to started below.  Benefits of Journalling There are many benefits to journaling both in day-to-day life and...
What Is IBS and Why Does Your Diet Matter?

What Is IBS and Why Does Your Diet Matter?

It is currently estimated that 10 to 20% of the world’s population experience IBS. Studies report that women and people under the age of 50 are experiencing higher rates of IBS, with  Canada reporting one of the highest rates of IBS across the globe. Additionally, research has shown that women with IBS are more likely to experience symptoms during their periods. 

Building an IBS-Friendly Breakfast

Building an IBS-Friendly Breakfast

Has your breakfast been causing some uncomfortable bloating, or stomach cramping? You’re not the only one. In fact, many people with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) avoid breakfast because they are trying to avoid the symptoms that start shortly after.  But, what many...
Surprising Benefits of Frozen Meals

Surprising Benefits of Frozen Meals

Frozen meals are often dubbed as “unhealthy”, ultra-processed foods that you should avoid in a healthy diet. But in some ways, frozen foods do play a role in supporting a healthy diet.  Many frozen meals contain high amounts of nutrients that we typically want to...
Should I Be Using a CGM?

Should I Be Using a CGM?

What is a CGM? A CGM is a continuous glucose monitor. It is a small system that monitors your blood glucose (sugar) levels in real-time. This means it can show you how your blood sugar changes in response to different foods and meals. Benefits of a CGM CGMs were...
Brain-Boosting Foods

Brain-Boosting Foods

Our brains are the command centre of our bodies. They play a role in essentially everything we do from simple movements to storing memories and our personalities. This is why it is so important to keep our brains working at their best, and our diets can play a role in that!