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!

Who says pumpkin spice season is over? Not me! One of my favourite things about the fall is a delicious, warm, spiced baked good, but I try to reach for something that will help me stay satisfied as well. These oat bars don’t only pack a fibre punch, but they are loaded with micronutrients from the star ingredient; Pumpkin! Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium. These bars have all of the delicious flavours of the season, making them a go-to for this time of the year. 

Do you ever skip breakfast and, come lunch time, feel absolutely ravenous, end up overeating and maybe even feel exhausted for most of the afternoon? Or maybe feel hungry a few hours after dinner, causing you to snack on whatever you can find for most of the evening? I find breakfast meal prep recipes to be one of my most effective ways to help change these patterns of eating, and these savory, high-protein breakfast muffins are a great option. Not only are they delicious, but contain about 20g of protein per muffin! I love to keep these in the freezer for an easy, nutritious and delicious breakfast, to help start any day of the week off on the right foot.

I love recipes that can double as side dishes or an entree, and this fresh and flavourful roasted vegetable salad recipe is one of my favourites! As packed with vitamins and minerals and it is delicious, this salad is sure to become a new member in your weekly rotation. I love that I can swap out the veggies for whatever I have on hand, or even use whatever seasonal veggies are out at the store! I love to use the leftovers to make this a complete meal by adding canned chickpeas or chopped cooked chicken breast for a delicious yet satisfying meal.