Author: fortheloveoffoodnutrition
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Dietitians Day 2022
Today, March 16, 2022 is Dietitians Day! On the third Wednesday of March, we recognize Registered Dietitians across Canada as regulated healthcare professionals who support healthy living for all Canadians. Not only are dietitians committed to providing nutrition support, they also offer expertise to their communities and are continuously researching and developing…
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March is Nutrition Month
2022 Theme: Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow What does this mean? Food Literacy When we talk about food literacy, we’re discussing having the knowledge, skills and attitudes to choose, grow and/or prepare food. Food Literacy also includes understanding the impact of food choices for one’s body, health, the community and…
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Mindful Eating
What is mindful eating? Mindful eating is a strategy for us to slow down and really enjoy our food. In a world full of distractions it has become all too easy to eat an entire meal without actually experiencing the food. We eat while working, watching TV, on our phone……
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Body Image
What is body image? Body image is our mind’s relationship with the body and how we perceive our body. It’s the way we feel about our body, how comfortable or uncomfortable we are in our body. Our body image starts forming from a young age as we take in information…
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Starting Solids
Starting solids can be an exciting but can also be an anxiety provoking time! Check out our self-directed starting solids class OR if you want individualized support book with one of our registered dietitians. What age should you start solids? Solids should be started at 6 months of age. Ways to…
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Healthy Eating Over the Holidays
The holidays are a time meant to be enjoyed with friends and family. For many, it can become a very stressful and busy time of the year. Our normal schedules become thrown off and we find ourselves eating peanut butter balls and shortbread cookies for breakfast. To help alleviate some…
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Low FODMAP Diet
You may have heard someone say they have a “touchy stomach” or a “sensitive stomach”. A lot of Canadian’s experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. In fact, Canada has one of the highest prevalences globally at an estimated 18% versus 11% globally. Unfortunately, it can take on average 4 years…
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Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Ingredients: 1/3 cup canola oil2 eggs 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup milk of choice1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp chia seeds1 tbsp ground flax seeds 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp…
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World Breastfeeding Week
Written By: Sarah Wilson Dietetic Intern, Acadia University Recommendations in Canada: Infants can be exclusively breast fed for the first six months of their lives, after 6 months infants require other methods of feeding to ensure they are receiving proper nutrition. Breast feeding can continue up to the first two…
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (PoTS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Written By: Hannah Chapeskie Dietetic Intern, Acadia University Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (PoTS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are three conditions that commonly occur together and affect women more often than men. These rare conditions can go mis- or undiagnosed as their symptoms can overlap with other…