From headlines telling you to keep your dietary fat intake as low as possible, to popular diets that recommend you to load your diet with fat… Understandably, many of...
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I feel more motivated and empowered to achieve my goals and make meaningful progress toward my biggest aspirations. You’ve heard the old saying, “mind over matter.” It may seem...
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Believe it or not, the foods we consume can play a significant role in our hair’s look, health, and feel. Discover the foods shown to help hair growth and...
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Do you find your belly balloons after meals? Or perhaps you experience loud (and at times embarrassing) gut noises. Well, you’re not alone! In fact, one in four Canadians...
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Commentary on racial injustice committed by South Asian communities. I was six when my family and I moved to the UK – a country, nothing like Pakistan. I didn’t...
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If there’s one thing I hear most about, it would be complaints of a slow metabolism. Is it to blame for weight gain? What affects it? How can I...
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Why it’s necessary to promote a positive body image or body positivity to our daughters. The moment my daughter, Miss R, came into this world, my heart was full....
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A discussion on tackling race discrimination in the field of nutrition. I’ve always been a firm believer of nutritious food. As a registered dietitian, I am academically and professionally...
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#DietitiansAreKey: the meaning behind More than Food and what it stands for. March is Nutrition Month in Canada – an exciting time for dietitians. This year’s theme “More than...
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I’m so excited to be part of this year’s Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month Campaign. We’re celebrating Nutrition Month 2018 by helping Canadians unlock the potential of food to...
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In our pursuit of better health, the desire for quick fixes often beckons us. We’ve all been there, seeking that instant transformation. But, Mr. D. and I have learned...
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This Mother’s Day 2020, Desi~licious RD, Shahzadi, shares an open letter to her beloved mother, Babul. Listen to her heartfelt Mother’s Day poem. Dear Babul, It has been 11...
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