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The skeletal system, that helps us stand upright, is one of the most predominate features that make us look and act human! But bones are also something we too often forget about until we crack or injure them…

Body love is popular these days, but having these conversations in real life can be uncomfortable. So maybe it’s time to shift our mindset from “love your body” to “accept and respect your body”. 

Have you heard of psychobiotics? A method of targeting our gut microbiome to positively impact mental health outcomes. 

Often nutrition advice jumps right into super foods and rigid food rules. However, this type of guidance skips over some precursory concepts of human thought and behaviour. It is so much more effective, to start where you are.

You want me to do what with that SCOBY?! An easy guide to first-time kombucha brewing.

Not only do fermented foods add intricacy to your palate, but they also have some unparalleled nutrition properties and allow you to enjoy the bounty of the harvest all year long

What you eat can improve sleep duration and quality. Choosing foods that impact your brain’s access to tryptophan and the synthesis of melatonin may be helpful in promoting good sleep.  

A tasty alternative to classic roasted chickpeas! Meet the LIMA bean, my new fav!

Sleep affects nutrition, and overall health and wellness more than we think it does, or at least more than we give it credit for... 

Heading to your first bar-b-q of the season? Don't worry, I've got you covered. This tri-color tuna pasta salad is SUCH a crowd-pleaser.

Recovery nutrition can help facilitate 'training supercompensation' - your body’s adaptive response to rebound beyond its baseline function, thereby improving sport performance. 

Depending on the length and intensity of your sport, you may need to top up your muscle carbohydrate stores during activity. Choose simple carbs that are lower in fibre!

Today we're talking about what to eat before activity. Find out what types of foods you should be eating, when to eat those foods, and get some real-life meal and snack examples. 

I love to travel. But I hate struggling to keep my bowel habits regular while I am away from my typical routine. So after way too many uncomfortable and anxiety-ridden travel days, this girl finally bit the bullet and concocted a fibre-topper to save the day! 

Earlier this fall I was asked by Stephanie Partridge, APD of The Behaviour Beet to participate in #yourbeets, her new and exciting Instagram adventure that showcases top tips (or beets) from professionals around the globe to promote a healthy and up-beet life.

Here are my top 5.

Instead of re-inventing the wheel, I am oh-so pleased to introduce you to Ms. Kathleen Hernder RD, CDE, here to give you her top 5 tips to reduce symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). 

Yes, pulses are nutritious, economical, sustainable, and grown in Canada...but they also have benefits specific to the athlete. Read allllll about that right here.

We need to replace the fluid and electrolytes we lose in our sweat.  And, I don't know about you, but Gatorade just doesn't cut it for me sometimes...So, I spent some time recipe testing to get the flavour and nutrient profile of this DIY Sport Drink just right.

Back-country dining has the reputation of leaving something to be desired. Campers frequently day-dream about their first meal back in civilization. Let's change that! With a bit of creativity and advanced preparation, back-country dining can be mouth-watering and convenient. 

In order to increase muscle mass and enhance recovery & adaptation to training, distributing your protein intake throughout the day may be just as important as meeting your total daily protein goal. Continue reading to take a look at some concrete examples.