Nutrition

Summer’s almost here – time to fire up the grill! Get barbecue season off to a delicious start with classic beef burgers. Choose the number one favourite lean or regular, medium or extra lean ground beef. Whichever you prefer, and however you want to dress it up, beef  is a delicious single ingredient food, nothing added.   Burgers often have a…

Are your clients struggling to find the time to eat well and exercise regularly? Maybe they’re motivated but having trouble making it happen. This is where meal planning can help. Spending less time on figuring out and preparing meals means more time to work out. Not only that, but planning ahead makes the healthy choice…

Myth-busting never seems to go out of style, and when it comes to nutrition, there’s plenty to debunk. The challenge is that people often remember just the myths, once you’ve stated them! Instead, we can lead with facts or truths that get at underlying myths. Satisfy your clients’ craving for trustworthy advice by sharing these five nutrition truths.  1. Truth: “Plant-based” means different things to different people.  A plant-based diet is one with more plant foods than…

By Carol Harrison, RD  Food costs are expected to rise 3% to 5% in 2021, the biggest jump in the last decade. For a family of four, that’s an increase of about $700. Here are some strategies and tips you can share with clients who want to optimize good nutrition while keeping their food budget in check.   1. Become a better cook   …

BY CAROL HARRISON, RD Stress snacking is a common response to all the uncertainty in the world these days. Many people are looking for help with stress snacking, including better-for-you snack ideas, and this is where you can help. Work on mindset first. Start from a place of compassion, not guilt. Remind clients not to be…

BY CAROL HARRISON, RD Since the pandemic began, many Canadians have been preparing more meals at home. While this is a positive change, cooking fatigue is beginning to set in – and when that happens, convenience foods and takeout meals start to look awfully tempting. Help your clients stay on track with these three easy…

Iron is vital for women’s health, yet it’s rarely top of mind. Many of the women in your fitness class are likely unaware of the vital role that iron plays in optimizing health. Beyond the basics about iron, which I’ve written about before, here are the top three things to know about iron and women’s…

Plexiglass, masks, hand sanitizer… COVID-19 has changed how Canadians shop, cook, and eat. And, while panic buying has subsided, other challenges have persisted. Here are three ways to help your clients and participants eat healthier in pandemic times, including hot topics and helpful advice you can share. PROVIDE “BASIC” NUTRITION ADVICE. HOT TOPICS: IMMUNE HEALTH, STRESS EATING…

As the pandemic raises awareness about mental health, many Canadians are asking how diet can help. Scientists have long pondered the connection between food and mood. New to the discussion is a ‘study of studies’ from a global report that reviewed 18 studies showing meat eaters have lower risks for depression and anxiety than non-meat…