[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m realizing as a mother to a toddler that mindful eating can seem like a luxury. I imagine this is a challenge regardless of the child’s age but I’m hoping it gets easier! As mothers we spend so much time focusing our attention on our children, it can be easy to lose our connection to our bodies. Prior to … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most of you have probably heard of nitrates. It may be helpful to understand a little more about this molecule. Nitrates occur naturally in plants and have a number of uses. Nitrates are easily converted to nitrites. Sodium nitrite is a food additive used to cure meats such as sausage, ham and bacon. Sodium nitrite … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that involves the disruption of hormones in a woman’s body leading to an abundance of androgens, male hormones and insulin resistance. Find out more about PCOS here. Bisphenol A, a component of a lot of food packaging, is known to be a hormone-disrupter. Learn more about Bisphenol A. A recent study accepted … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many reasons to eat. We eat to fill a physical need; our stomach growls and we know it’s time to refuel. We eat when we’re happy, sad or angry and sometimes because we’re bored. We eat to pass the time or simply because the food tastes good. Or maybe something triggers a thought of food. As … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In some ways, organic and conventional produce are equal. Studies have shown that despite popular belief, the nutritional quality (i.e. vitamin content) of organically grown and conventionally grown produce is equal. However, you may have noticed conventional vegetables and fruits often look prettier. Taste is typically not impacted by whether or not produce is organic … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A dietitian posted this article on twitter and it is so well-written, I decided to include it here. We have to look at the effects of this “war” on obesity and ask ourselves “what are we really fighting?”. So often I hear leaders in the field of obesity described as warriors. Alternately, I hear my clients talk … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the latest trends in dieting is cleansing. The idea behind cleansing is that you can detoxify your body by eating exclusively fruits and vegetables in either in whole or liquid form for a certain period of time. There are many variations on the concept and endless products out there to support cleansing. This time of … Read more
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