In case you missed it! This morning I made an appearance (via skype of course) on Global News Winnipeg to talk about Nutrition Month, and how some of the key messages in this year’s “More Than Food” theme are still relevant despite the huge changes most of us have encountered in our day to day … More Global News Segment: Getting Kids in The Kitchen
We’re all feeling a little….stressed right now. This COVID-19 outbreak is looming over every aspect of our daily lives, changing how we work, how we play, and even how we grocery shop. Anxiety levels are through the roof right now and some folks are more worried about staying healthy than they’ve ever been before.
When there’s still some snow on the ground and the temperatures are hovering below zero, that summer race you signed up for may feel really far away. But race day will be here before you know it, and you want to be prepared! From your running gear to your nutrition to your training plan itself, … More New to Running? Your Guide to Getting Race-Ready
Wouldn’t it be great if there was some simple test you could do to figure out EXACTLY what foods you should eat, and which foods you should avoid? Find out EXACTLY what might be causing your fatigue, bloating, or afternoon headaches? Find out why you just have no energy to get to the gym despite … More What’s The Real Deal With Food Sensitivity Tests?
There’s a new nutrition documentary making waves on the Netflix scene. Called The Game Changers, it’s the personal story of James Wilks, former UFC fighter who began following a vegan diet in an attempt to recover faster from a serious injury he sustained during training. While learning more about the best diet that would help … More Should The Game Changers Change Your Sport Nutrition Game?
By now, everyone’s had their share of Pumpkin pie for this year, and maybe even whipped up some other sweet pumpkin treats- like muffins, cookies, or maybe my Chocolate + Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars? Now it’s time for a real pumpkin game-changer. Pumpkin and Kale Pasta!
I’m not sure if there’s a more iconic duo than fall and a good slow cooker stew. Something about that chill in the air and the falling leaves makes me head right to my kitchen and dust off my slow cooker that’s been sitting in my cupboard playing second fiddle to the barbecue since the … More Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Stew
October is here, which means it’s time for Pumpkin EVERYTHING!
By this point in your training journey, you’ve probably ran…a lot. You’ve also probably eaten… a lot. You might wonder though what should change, if anything about your nutrition plan in the days leading up to your big event. I recently did a segment for Global News Winnipeg about Sport Nutrition for the upcoming Manitoba … More A Sport Dietitian’s Last Minute Tips For Prepping for Race Day Like a Boss
One of the biggest food trends we’ve seen recently is an increase in the popularity of something called “plant-based eating”. Often synonymous with a vegan diet, plant-based eating is exactly what it sounds like… a diet made from mostly plants!