Food waste is an enormous problem in Canada. A recent study estimates that the average Canadian throws away more than 100kg of food each year. Yikes! This is a problem both for the environment and for our wallets. It’s disheartening to spend hard-earned money on nutritious quality foods only to see it go bad before it gets enjoyed. Let’s put an end to food waste, or at the very least, make a big dent in the issue. Here are some tips to help reduce your food waste.
Read MoreThe new Canada Food Guide is a HUGE step in the right direction. While I don’t agree with everything in the updated guide, the positives far outweigh the negatives. Shockingly, in our fairly health-seeking society, the national food guide has not been updated in over ten years! Well, it was about time. Everyone should take a look through the new food guide and digest (hehe) the new recommendations for themselves. Here are my thoughts on the updated Canada Food Guide (January 2019)…
Read MoreOne of the most common resolutions each year is eating healthier. Hooray! I can definitely get behind this resolution since diet is a significant contributor to health – in either a positive or negative direction, depending on what you are eating. Good intentions are a great start but turning the resolution into a daily habit is the important part. How do you make it stick? Here are my top 5 tips to turn your healthy eating resolution into healthy eating habits that will become part of your daily routine.
Read MoreDo you have a sweet tooth? Or 3? You’re not alone! Sugar makes up an excessive portion of the standard North American diet and this can be harmful to our health. Decreasing your intake has a host of health benefits, and good news… sweets don’t need to be avoided completely!
Read MoreLooking to start some healthy habits or make a change? The all-or-nothing mentality is an asset in the short term. But in the longterm, expecting perfection (“all-or-nothing”) can be a recipe for defeat and frustration. Read more to find out how the all-or-nothing mentality fits in with making successful and sustainable dietary changes!
Read MoreThis time of year pumpkins are in the spotlight: pumpkin pies, pumpkin cookies, and pumpkin spice lattes pop up on every menu! But pumpkins are more than just a fall flavour boost. They’re full of nutrients and are a great food to incorporate into your diet during the fall. Here’s the low-down on pumpkins and some tips on how to incorporate them into your diet!
Read MoreFor many years, fat has been a dirty word in the realm of healthy eating. Fat was thought to contribute to weight gain, heart disease, and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, so low-fat diets were encouraged and fearfully adhered to. But lately, the pendulum swung in the other direction. High-fat, low-carb diets are all the rage. So what are the pros and cons of dietary fats? Are there really good fats and bad fats?
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