During my career as a Registered Dietitian, I have come across many misconceptions about healthy eating. Listed below are a few of the most common misconceptions I continue to hear. Misconception #1 - There are good and bad foods There are no “good” or “bad” foods. The only reasons not to eat a specific food …
March is Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Good for you! Dietitians help you find your Healthy”. A healthy lifestyle that includes healthy eating looks different for everyone. What is “Good for you” is different than what may be good for someone else based on your individual nutritional needs, personal circumstances, personal preferences …
The idea of healthy and not healthy (or good and bad) foods is a concept that I struggle with. My position is that with moderation and balance all foods can be included in a healthy diet. When it comes to fat and types of fats, science has shown us that there are some types of …
If you have read any of my previous posts, you know that I believe in moderation as part of a healthy balanced diet, focusing on whole foods and limiting processed foods where possible. I do, however, feel that all different types of food including foods high in fat can be part of a healthy diet. …
Wherever possible, it is best to get your protein from food sources. Sometimes it may not be possible to do so. In those cases is can be a perfectly appropriate and healthy option to use some form of protein powder. With so many options, the most difficult part for some can be deciding which protein …
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In my previous protein blog, I spoke about how important protein is to help us stay healthy. So how do we make sure we are getting enough protein and the right types? Please see my protein blog for more specific details about the various types of protein, including complete and incomplete proteins. When most of …
As mentioned in my carbohydrate blog, I believe in moderation as part of a healthy balanced diet, focusing on whole foods and limiting processed foods when possible. All types of food can be part of a healthy diet and yes, I sometimes eat fast food/sugar/alcohol. In this post, I will discuss protein, including covering what …
In my previous fibre blog, I spoke about the importance of fibre to keep us healthy. So how can we increase fibre in our diets? There are many reasons why people don’t consume enough fibre – preferences for processed grains (white flour), common availability of processed grains and some of the side effects of increased …
In my last blog “Why do we need carbohydrates?” I briefly spoke about fibre and its benefits. In this blog, I will look at fibre (Or Fiber in the United States) more closely and how it works. The importance of fibre is something that most everyone agrees upon. Although there are some medical conditions that …
I have decided to create this short post which deviates from my planned series to speak about COVID-19 and credible sources of nutrition information. For those that are on social media, your feeds have likely been flooded with advice on ways to prevent you from catching COVID-19 with specific foods or supplements; unfortunately most of …
