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.
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,...
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 11, 2025 | Nutrition and Diet
Learn how to boost your iron intake to prevent deficiency.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Sep 27, 2023 | Micronutrient Monday, Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
Minerals play many important roles throughout your body, from building your bones and transmitting nerve signals to balancing electrolytes and regulating your heartbeat.
A deficiency in any one of them can lead to serious health problems
by Rachel McBryan RD | Jul 6, 2022 | Heart Health
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...
by Rachel McBryan RD | Mar 15, 2022 | Heart Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on many aspects of our physical, mental and emotional health. Research shows that there has been a steady rise in blood pressure during the pandemic. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can have an impact on many...
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc and Michelle Effa | Oct 1, 2021 | Nutrition and Diet
Fibre is a carbohydrate that is resistant to digestion and helps to promote gut health.