New Year, new intentions! Forget resolutions, let's talk about meaningful goals that stick. Join myself and Brittnee Blair for the W Network’s Movie Date to discuss strategies to improve our overall health from the inside out!
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Let's chat about the three amigos of nutrition: fat, protein, and carbs. These are the guys who've taken turns getting a bad rap in the diet world over the decades - from "all fats are evil" to the classic "watch your carbs," and not to mention, all the the protein hype for muscle building.
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Let's do a round up of my favorite books of 2023 and I hope this will inspire you to pick one out! I have always loved to read ever since I was a kid! I prefer physical books rather than audio books, and most of my reading occurs before bed as well as in my free time during vacation. I love morning coffee with a good book! But that pleasure is only a reality on vacations - during regular weeks, I’m usually spent reading journal articles and catching up with client and project work.
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Think of how often we are hit with weight-centred approaches to health. Body weight literally tells us how much our body weight is in total. But it tells us nothing about what’s ACTUALLY going on inside our body. So, why do we place so much emphasis on our body weight? Let's break down the science on why weight ISN'T a reliable indicator of health.
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Instead of succumbing to the “temptation of hibernation”, here's how you can adapt and thrive during the fall and winter months while also nurturing our gut health and fitness.
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Let’s talk about lectins, and why you shouldn’t fear them! Popular diets like paleo and Whole30, as well as books like the Plant Paradox claim that dietary lectins cause increased gut permeability and drive autoimmune diseases like arthritis and diabetes. There are a few big name influencers online who propose a lectin free diet as the key to good health and staving off disease.
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Read my guest article with Fodmap Everyday to find out what the science tells us about Irritable Bowel Syndome (IBS) and diabetes, and how to eat if you have both these conditions.
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In this podcast interview with Interstitial Cystitis Dietitian Callie, I discuss key nutrients to support gut health, how they relate to interstitial cystitis and IBS, and break down the topic of fermented foods for gut health.
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We most often focus on what we eat, but how about when we choose to eat? In this article, I examine how meal timings and supporting our natural circadian rhythms impact digestive health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
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Have you heard of the gut-liver axis? Let's investigate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, how gut health affects the liver, the connection between IBS, SIBO and liver disease, and easy nutrition strategies to support a healthy, happy liver.
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Several culprits in your workday can lead to our gut functioning less than optimal, slowed motility (aka movement in our digestive tract), more gas and distention, and yes more bloating. Here’s how to beat the workday bloat.
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As a health professional and nutrition coach, I believe in using a range of tools to monitor and assess your health. Here's why I recommend DEXA scans as an important tool to measure body composition and bone density for a better insight into your health status.
If you’re an active individual, you likely want to gain strength, speed and performance improvements over time. Here’s how to eat post-workout when you have IBS and follow a low FODMAP diet.
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If you have IBS, the busy holiday time can stir up some anxiety and stress. As a gut-health Dietitian, here are my key strategies to support your gut health and prevent an IBS flare-up during the holiday season.
In this article, I discuss the main benefits of fermented foods for gut health and metabolic health, and which gut-friendly fermented foods to choose based on up-to-date evidence.
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What’s best to consume pre-workout? And what pre-workout foods won’t trigger IBS symptoms? Read this article to learn how to optimally fuel before a workout when you have IBS on a low FODMAP diet.
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Let's get into how the gut processes alcohol, how much alcohol to drink when you have IBS and SIBO, and how to reduce your intake for better gut health.
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The gut microbiome has a range of essential roles including immunity, energy, digestive health and beyond. Let’s discuss what the gut microbiome is, and how to fuel a healthy gut microbiome with natural diet and lifestyle strategies.
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Can certain foods increase our metabolism and if so, which ones? Let’s discuss whether metabolism boosting foods exist and what actually impacts your metabolism and metabolic rate.
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How can you balance your hormones in order to feel your best and support your fitness goals? Here are my top natural and sustainable strategies to balance hormones through diet and lifestyle.
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