Posts Tagged ‘CAROL HARRISON’

By Carol Harrison, RD A recent review of the health impacts of red meat published in the Annals of Internal Medicine calls into question the need to cut back further on red meat intakes, but maybe what is also really needed is a look at just how much red meat Canadians actually do eat and…

By Carol Harrison, RD Help your clients to eat better in the long run by making small changes over time, like swapping sugary snacks for protein-filled snacks that help to curb hunger, and build and repair muscle. Here are three dietitian-approved options that are also perfect for on-the-go eating. TIP: Remind clients that a way…

By Carol Harrison Spring is in the air, a time to change things up – be it your workout routine, or your mealtime line-up. And, if getting more veggies on your plate is a top wellness priority, here are three tasty and simple ways to enjoy vitamin C-packed bell peppers, now in stores thanks to…

By Carol Harrison, RD Does eating healthy mean that you and your clients should avoid the vegetables and fruits on the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list? The short answer is no. Here’s the scoop on why it’s not a scientifically valid list, how pesticides are approved and monitored in Canada, and why you are…

If part of your overall wellness strategy is to shed a few pounds, keep in mind that eating protein-rich food not only helps to curb hunger, but also helps to retain muscle mass. Muscle mass is an important factor for keeping a healthy weight over the long term, which is really what you’re after. To…

This year’s Nutrition Month theme is how food nourishes our bodies and our lives. It’s the perfect time to address your clients’ questions about nutrition and help them make lasting dietary changes for optimal well-being. Here are six tips you can share this month. 1.Include fish, meat, dairy and eggs in your plant-based eating The…

Cook and eat at home more often with wholesome foods – that’s the straightforward advice in the newly released Canada’s Food Guide. The advice that’s always been harder to wrap our minds around, however, is to reduce saturated fat. Here’s what you need to know. 1.Scientists are actively debating whether saturated fat is a nutrient…

By Carol Harrison, RD Protein is the hot nutrient of the day; but just how much do you need, and can you easily achieve that through food alone? Health professionals agree a food-first approach to protein is both possible and preferable. Here’s how you can pull that off. And the clincher? It tastes a whole…