Food and mood is an important connection, but experiencing depression can make it very difficult for us to properly take care and nourish ourselves. Here are tips to make cooking easier when mood is low.
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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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Gas is a normal phenomenon, and a sign that our body is digesting foods such as fibre and carbohydrates. In this interview with Shape Magazine, I discuss the top foods that cause gas and how to reduce their effects.
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Here’s how to improve your vagal nerve tone for better digestive health and how strengthening your vagus nerve can help you find relief from IBS and SIBO symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation and more.
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Did you know that plant-based foods are essential for gut health and beneficial to those with IBS and SIBO? Here are 5 fibre and prebiotic packed plant based low FODMAP recipes.
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Let’s discuss common symptoms and root causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and my management approach as an IBS and Gut Health Dietitian.
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Let’s take a look at 3 common superfoods - Maca, Spirulina and Acai - and the evidence to support the associated health claims, so we can break down what really makes them ‘superfoods’.
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Did you know supporting your immune system also helps support exercise recovery? Further, not fuelling appropriately before and after exercise can impair your immune system!⠀
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While exercise can promote immunity, if we over-exercise and under fuel and not eat to support our recovery, this can impact our immune system and leave us more susceptible to getting sick and poor recovery. ⠀
No surprise I love smoothies as a tasty and simple way to pack in some nutrition.
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Is there a connection between Vitamin D and good mood? In this article, we take a deep discussion into the role of Vitamin D intake and supplements, depression, and mental health.
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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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We are learning more and more about the impressive function of Vitamin D and supplementing is becoming more commonplace. Here’s why Vitamin D is crucial for immunity, energy, digestion, and more.
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The busier you are, the more crucial it is to plan your food ahead and support yourself with nutrient dense meals! Here are my top strategies as a Dietitian for meal prep and planning for busy people.
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Rather than jumping into a 'liver detox', ‘cleanses’, or fancy supplements to improve liver function, focus on the basics with nutrition! Make sure your diet includes these top foods regularly that are known to help optimize liver health.
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Is buying organic food worth the extra cost and pinch to your wallet? Here are the pros and cons of organic food from a budget, planetary and health perspective.
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Let’s discuss the key foods with certain nutrient profiles that can help reduce post-exercise soreness and help optimize muscle recovery after a tough workout.
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Rice is a nutrient-dense, cost-effective pantry staple for athletes and active individuals. Read on to learn why athletes should make rice part of the weekly meal prep rotation to optimize muscle recovery and performance!
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Making food at home is both cost-effective and good for your health. Here are my top 5 ways to enhance the flavour of meals at home without scarifying nutrition, so that meal prepping is both healthy AND enjoyable.
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