There is so much information out there suggesting that soy food are unsafe to eat, but are these claims even valid? Do the benefits of regularly eating soy foods outweigh these so-called risks? In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into the most up-to-date research about soy and why you should include it regularly in your diet!

Meal planning doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming! Once you have a good (and simple!) system in place, you will reap the rewards including more time, energy, and money in your pocket.

The different oils on the grocery store shelves are dizzying and with ever-changing nutrition advice, no wonder you are left scratching your head! I’d like to mention that you are not alone when it comes to being confused about which cooking oil is best for meal preparation. As I trek my way through my dietetic internship, I’ve stumbled across many different opinions from various health professionals, which made me even more confused. Hence my quest to learn the truth! Although it may not be as easy as 1+1 = 2, I will try my best to answer your questions (and mine too). 

Dietary fat has been a hot topic for years and if you grew up thinking fat was the devil during the low-fat craze of the 70s and 80s, you’re probably hella confused right now with this insanely popular ketogenic diet trend. Whether fat is completely discouraged (or encouraged), there’s a fine line between the good, the bad, and the ugly – so let’s face the facts about fat!

Who says salads are boring?! To be honest, though, when you hear salad you probably think of ice berg lettuce and a few veggies. So why not shake things up a little bit? Salads are a great vehicle to get more plant-based foods in your diet, so I thought I’d call on my dietitian colleagues to share their favourite salads, sans lettuce!

Have you ever been so busy that you literally feel like you can hardly catch your breath (let alone prepare a healthy, balanced meal)? I get it! So here you go - my Top 15 Quick-Fix Meals that have been tried, tested and perfected!

Throughout the year, I find myself craving different flavours associated with the season. Apple cinnamon in the fall, chocolate peppermint and gingerbread at the holidays, and carrot cake in the spring! What craving doesn’t change throughout the year? A nutritious and satisfying breakfast to start my day off on the right foot. This recipe for carrot cake baked oats give me all the yummy spring flavours I crave but also help me feel full for longer, thanks to the fibre and plant-based protein boost.

Looking for new take on a classic comfort dish recipe? Fusion recipes are a great way to change up your usual meal rotations. This recipe takes your traditional stuffed peppers and fuses them with your favourite Mexican flavours for a fun and exciting twist. One of my favourite modifications for this recipe is to use half ground turkey and half canned black beans for an extra plant-based protein punch to help you stay full and satisfied for longer!