Eating a handful of this simple snack daily could reduce your risk of heart disease by nearly 25%, according to a study by Harvard University. In one of the largest studies carried out; ...
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Nutrition Month: Unlock The Potential Of Food | 10 Tips For Healthy Snacking
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 fuel, discover, ...
Food Cravings Ruining Your Blood Sugar Control? Here’s Why. And What To Do About It
Are food cravings causing you to eat way too much of things that throw your sugars out of whack? Get a handle on food cravings by learning what could be causing them and how to curb them - once and ...
That Viral Study Telling You To Eat More Fat? It’s Full Of Holes
2017's most popular study claimed a high fat intake, including saturated fat, was linked with a reduced risk of death — not what the public typically hears. Aren't we living in the golden era ...
Dietitians Reveal Worst New Year’s Resolutions (And What To Do Instead!)
Thinking of setting a resolution? Swap sure-to-fail new year's resolutions with better alternatives - from Registered Dietitians. I've been dreaming of having my own vegetable garden; a spot ...
Battling Diabetes Stigma: The Impact of Social Disqualification
We often hear about stigma in relation to HIV and mental health, but did you know that diabetes also carries the same feelings of shame and blame? Read the story of two women, who share how diabetes ...
10 Diet And Lifestyle Tips To Avoid Diabetes Complications
Do you have diabetes and struggle to manage blood sugars? Do you worry about diabetes complications? In this post, we will discuss the ten most important diet and lifestyle tips to help you manage ...
Diabetes: Are You On A ‘Slippery Slope’ With These Low Fat Foods?
Do you have diabetes and purchase low fat foods regularly? You may want to think twice, after you check out the foods on this list. Discover what you should look at instead on food labels. It’s ...
33 Mouthwatering Recipes That Will Keep You Nourished This Ramadan
Looking for healthy Ramadan recipes? Discover a delicious selection of 33 nourishing savoury and sweet dishes, so you can feel your best this Ramadan. Includes vegan and gluten free ...
Charles Mattocks On Creating The First Diabetes Docu-Series
Celebrity chef, Charles Mattocks is on a mission to change the face of diabetes. Nephew of the late reggae legend Bob Marley, Charles is bold and a zealous champion of the cause. The award winning ...
How I beat stress (+ 14 Recipes To Help Boost Your Mood)
For as long as I can remember, I believed that it was my calling to make a difference. This translated into a disconcerting habit of having an ambitious "to do" list and never feeling fully satisfied ...
A Plant-Based Diet Is A Resolution You’ll Actually Want To Keep
'Tis the season to make new year resolutions. For many, that often means vowing to commit to a new diet -- again. And let's be frank, we certainly aren't restricted for choice of diets. The diet ...
Diabetes and physical activity – breaking barriers!
To mark World Diabetes Day, I was honoured to write a piece for Theismaili.org discussing the importance of physical activity, exploring some common barriers and ways to overcome them. Diabetes and ...
9 Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes To Fuel Your Busy Days
Do you often feel like you're in a time crunch in the mornings? Do you sometimes stop by the drive-thru? Or maybe you skip breakfast altogether because of your hectic schedule? You're definitely ...
Leaving Judgements Behind Makes Us More Mindful Eaters
Meet IzaanAli, my three-year-old. He loves his food and you can see just how much! Healthy toddlers are naturally mindful eaters. They are aware when they are hungry and stop eating when they are ...
Send Your Kids Back To School With Healthy Lunches
Are you dreading the sound of the alarm? Ready or not, back to school season is approaching fast. With 2 months of summer vacation, it can be difficult to adjust back to the school routine. Seems like ...
My ‘Haft Seen’ Healthy Tips for Navroz
Many cultural holidays celebrate rebirth and abundance during this season, including the Persian New Year Navroz (Nowruz). Navroz means a new day and it falls on the 21st day of March celebrating the ...