“Should I try Intermittent Fasting?” Athletes and active clients ask me this question several times per month. Let’s have look at what the science actually says about this popular diet trend.
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Do you think you have an unhealthy relationship with food? This is what it might look like:
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I remember a time where I was afraid of having cookies in the house because I didn’t trust myself around them and I knew I would just eat a whole package in one sitting. The root of the problem was that I wasn’t eating enough during the day.
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak, lots of misinformation is circulating in the media about “immune boosting” foods and supplements, however there’s no science backed-evidence that certain foods or supplements will help prevent the spread of this virus.
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Let’s face it, this whole COVID-19 situation is stressful. Although you may have more time to cook and meal prep nowadays, fancy elaborate meals may still not be the first thing on your mind and that’s okay!
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In this blog post, I talk about what you foods you need to make a post-training recovery smoothie.
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Ever wonder how some people juggle a full time job, training, family activities, and yet still manage to show up every day with deliciously-looking, healthy home-cooked meals?
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Stay away from fad diets & weight loss pills
Weight loss is hard work and unfortunately there is no pill or diet that will magically melt fat in your sleep.
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Fuel Up
A complete recovery meal or snack should always a combination of carbohydrates to replenish muscle glycogen stores, proteins for tissue repair and antioxidants to inflammation associated with exercise
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Feeling confused by all the nutrition gossip circulating online? From detox cleansers, to trending raw food or paleo diets as well as testimonials from people in the media declaring how they “have never felt better”; many of these claims may only be telling you part of the story and most importantly, are not evidenced-based.
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When it comes to making quick healthy meals, my no.1 advice for runners is to choose nutritious and fast cooking ingredients that provide a combination of carbohydrates, good quality protein and healthy fats. Here are 4 dinner ideas that will make weeknight meals fun and tasty!
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Are you trying to get by flu season without catching a cold? Make sure to follow these 3 habits as part of your immune boosting care kit.
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“What’s the best snack to eat before my run?” As a sport dietitian, I get asked this question all the time by runners. The reality is, there is no one size fits all.
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Do you want to take your running performance to the next level? Follow these 4 essential nutrition habits to help bring your A game to your next run.
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Are you constantly feeling bloated and gassy no matter what you eat? Does it seem like your stomach becomes more and more distended as the day goes by? You are not alone, in fact 36% of Canadians find it challenging to avoid gas and bloating.
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Do you turn to food for comfort when stress is piling up at work, school or in your personal life? The relationship between mood and eating behaviour is complex however research has shown that men and women can eat too much to cope with negative emotions.
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