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Understanding the Alkalizing Effects of Lemon Water: A Guide for Older Adults

Understanding the Alkalizing Effects of Lemon Water: A Guide for Older Adults

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Jan 22, 2026 | You asked us about the best diet

Alkalizing Effect Of Lemon Water

Discover how lemon water aids pH balance. Learn more and enhance your health today!

Note: post is not verified by a dietitian.

Navigating Swallowing Problems: Nutrition Tips for Older Adults

Navigating Swallowing Problems: Nutrition Tips for Older Adults

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Jan 22, 2026 | You asked us about the best diet

Swallowing Problems

Learn essential nutrition tips for managing swallowing problems in older adults. Book a consultation!

Note: post is not verified by a dietitian.

Exploring the Benefits of Alkaline and Vegetarian Diets for Optimal Health

Exploring the Benefits of Alkaline and Vegetarian Diets for Optimal Health

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Jan 22, 2026 | You asked us about the best diet

Alkaline Vegetarian Diet

Discover the benefits of an alkaline vegetarian diet for optimal health and wellness. Read more!

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The Alkaline Diet Confusion: Health or Hoax?

The Alkaline Diet Confusion: Health or Hoax?

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Jan 22, 2026 | You asked us about the best diet

Alkaline Diet

Explore the alkaline diet for older women and its benefits for health and wellness.

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Understanding Alkaline and Vegetarian Diets: A Guide for Older Adults

Understanding Alkaline and Vegetarian Diets: A Guide for Older Adults

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Jan 22, 2026 | You asked us about the best diet

Alkaline Vegetarian Diets

Discover the benefits of alkaline vegetarian diets for older adults. Explore healthy meal options!

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Essential Nutrition Strategies for Muscle Building in Young Men

Essential Nutrition Strategies for Muscle Building in Young Men

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Jan 21, 2026 | You asked us about the best diet

Nutrition Strategies For Muscle Building

Discover essential nutrition strategies for young men to build muscle effectively. Learn more!

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Essential Nutrients for Bone Health: Focus on Osteoporosis

Essential Nutrients for Bone Health: Focus on Osteoporosis

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Dec 31, 2025 | You asked us about the best diet

Osteoporosis Nutrition

Discover essential nutrients for bone health and learn how to improve your osteoporosis diet. Consult a dietitian!

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Dietary Management for IgG4-Related Conditions

Dietary Management for IgG4-Related Conditions

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Dec 12, 2025 | You asked us about the best diet

Igg4 Diet Management

Explore dietary management strategies for IgG4-related conditions and improve your health today!

Discover Safe Foods to Eat with Celiac Disease

Discover Safe Foods to Eat with Celiac Disease

by Rachel McBryan RD | Sep 25, 2025 | Health Concerns

Gluten-Free Diet

Learn about celiac disease and how to start a gluten-free diet. Schedule your consultation today!

Tips for Sustainable Weight Loss

Tips for Sustainable Weight Loss

by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Aug 22, 2025 | Weight Management

Losing weight can feel like an uphill battle, but with the right tools and support, it can be an attainable goal. The tips in this post will help you get started on the right path to weight loss, but may also apply to other health goals.

Potassium-Rich Foods to Add (or Remove) From Your Diet

Potassium-Rich Foods to Add (or Remove) From Your Diet

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) and Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Aug 20, 2025 | Nutrition and Diet, Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements

Written by Kimberley Gittens, RD on behalf of Rachel McBryan, RD  Potassium is one of the essential dietary minerals. It is found in a wide variety of foods, particularly fruits and vegetables. Most people are able to meet their potassium needs from their diet alone,...
The Truth About Intuitive Eating in the Real World (and Why a Little Planning Doesn’t Hurt)

The Truth About Intuitive Eating in the Real World (and Why a Little Planning Doesn’t Hurt)

by Michelle Effa | Jul 17, 2025 | IBS, Nutrition and Diet, Weight Management

Table of Contents Toggle Why Modern Life Isn’t Exactly Ideal for Intuitive EatingMeal Planning Isn’t About Perfection—It’s About SupportIntuition gets tricky when your body’s being dramaticYou Don’t Have to Choose—You Can Have BothReady to Stop Guessing and Start...
Pre-Diabetes Nutrition for Vegetarians 

Pre-Diabetes Nutrition for Vegetarians 

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) and Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Jul 1, 2025 | Nutrition and Diet

Table of Contents Toggle Include Whole FoodsChoose Non-Starchy VegetablesPrioritize Healthy FatsTips for Building a Pre-Diabetes DietTakeawayLower Your Blood Sugar with Personalized Nutrition As a vegetarian managing pre-diabetes, your nutrition is crucial for...
Vegetarian Choices for Pre-diabetes: Excellent for Stable Blood Sugar

Vegetarian Choices for Pre-diabetes: Excellent for Stable Blood Sugar

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) and Rachel McBryan RD | Jun 12, 2025 | Health Concerns, You asked us about the best diet

Explore dietary strategies for pre-diabetics with a vegetarian focus. Learn how to manage your health!

The Truth About Intuitive Eating: Why It Doesn’t Work for Everyone — and What to Do Instead

The Truth About Intuitive Eating: Why It Doesn’t Work for Everyone — and What to Do Instead

by Michelle Effa | Jun 7, 2025 | Nutrition and Diet

What Is Intuitive Eating? Intuitive eating is a popular approach that encourages people to eat when they’re hungry, stop when they’re full, and trust their body to guide their food choices. It focuses on tuning into natural hunger and fullness signals instead of...
Benefits of Exercise for Heart Health

Benefits of Exercise for Heart Health

by Rachel McBryan RD and Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Apr 27, 2025 | Heart Health

Learn about the benefits of exercise on improving your heart health and reducing your risk of chronic diseases.

Protect That Radiant Smile: Powerful Nutrition Tips for Braces, Toddlers, and Lasting Dental Health

Protect That Radiant Smile: Powerful Nutrition Tips for Braces, Toddlers, and Lasting Dental Health

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Apr 24, 2025 | Dental, You asked us about the best diet

Dental Health

Explore essential nutrition tips for dental health, including cavity prevention and care strategies.

Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for Weight Management

Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for Weight Management

by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Apr 5, 2025 | Plant-Based

What is a Plant-Based Diet? A plant-based diet focuses on consuming foods primarily from plants, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, while minimizing or avoiding animal products like meat, dairy, and eggs. It emphasizes whole,...
Discovering Healthy Restaurants Near You, With Love, Canadian-Owned

Discovering Healthy Restaurants Near You, With Love, Canadian-Owned

by Rachel McBryan RD | Apr 4, 2025 | Nutrition and Diet

Healthy Restaurants

Explore healthy restaurant options tailored to your nutrition needs. Start dining wisely!

Kidney Failure Nutrition: How to Manage Potassium And Phosphorus with A Balanced Diet

Kidney Failure Nutrition: How to Manage Potassium And Phosphorus with A Balanced Diet

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Mar 27, 2025 | Health Concerns, You asked us about the best diet

Dietary Modifications

Discover dietary modifications for Chronic Kidney Disease management. Consult a Registered Dietitian today!

Strengthening Food Security in Canada: Why Local Food Matters

Strengthening Food Security in Canada: Why Local Food Matters

by Michelle Effa | Mar 21, 2025 | Nutrition and Diet

Table of Contents Toggle What Is Food Security, and Why Is It Important?Why Buying Local HelpsInvesting in Local Food and Food SecurityThe Future of Food Security in Canada Food security is an important topic in Canada, especially as global events impact how we access...
Importance of Iron-Rich Foods in a Healthy Diet

Importance of Iron-Rich Foods in a Healthy Diet

by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 11, 2025 | Nutrition and Diet

Learn how to boost your iron intake to prevent deficiency.

Essential Nutrients for Bone Health: Focus on Osteoporosis

Iron for Fertility: Iron Deficencies Impact on Pregnancy

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Feb 21, 2025 | You asked us about the best diet

Iron Intake

Learn about iron intake, its importance, and how to optimize your diet for better health!

Note: post is not verified by a dietitian.

Eating Right During Pregnancy: A Guide to Proper Nutrition

Eating Right During Pregnancy: A Guide to Proper Nutrition

by Maryam Abassi and Michelle Effa | Feb 20, 2025 | Health Concerns, Nutrition and Diet, Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it also comes with big responsibilities—especially when it comes to nutrition. Eating the right foods helps support the growth of the baby while keeping the mother healthy. But with so much information out there, it can be...
Perplexing Nutrition Problems During Pregnancy And How to Eat

Perplexing Nutrition Problems During Pregnancy And How to Eat

by Maryam Abassi and Michelle Effa | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

Pregnancy is a time of big changes, and it comes with some challenges when it comes to eating that can affect both the person who is pregnant and their baby. Its important to address nutrition problems in pregnancy with the right food choices to help keep everyone...
Benefits of Eating Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables

Benefits of Eating Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables

by Rachel McBryan RD | Feb 20, 2025 | Nutrition and Diet

You might be wondering what “eating in season” is, or “even whats the big deal about it?”. Well, “eating in season” means to eating foods that are seasonably available. A simple example would be, eating berries in berry picking...
Unlock the Power of Hydration: Boost Energy, Health & Vitality

Unlock the Power of Hydration: Boost Energy, Health & Vitality

by Michelle Effa | Feb 20, 2025 | Health Concerns, Nutrition and Diet, Physical Health

Water is the cornerstone of life, making up about 60% of the human body and playing an indispensable role in virtually every biological process. Despite its significance, many people underestimate the importance of proper hydration. Drinking enough water is essential...
Essential Nutrients for Bone Health: Focus on Osteoporosis

Best Seasonal Produce in BC This February

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Feb 20, 2025 | You asked us about the best diet

seasonal eating

Discover the perks of seasonal eating in BC and learn how to enjoy fresh, local produce!

Note: not verified by a dietitian.

Essential Nutrients for Bone Health: Focus on Osteoporosis

Mastering Diabetes Management: Insights from the Latest Webinar

by Nutrition Assistant (AI) | Feb 20, 2025 | You asked us about the best diet

diabetes management

Discover effective strategies for diabetes management. Learn more from our latest webinar insights.

Note: not verified by a dietitian.

Smart & Local: A Canadian’s Guide to Affordable Nutrition

Smart & Local: A Canadian’s Guide to Affordable Nutrition

by Michelle Effa | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

When it comes to nutrition, one of the best pieces of advice is to eat locally whenever possible. Supporting local farmers and businesses ensures fresher, more nutritious foods while contributing to a sustainable food system. Canada is home to a rich agricultural...
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