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Worried you’re not getting enough protein? Read this!
Protein gets a lot of hype within the nutrition community, and for good reason! It's not just for building muscles, but also for keeping your skin, hair, and organs in top shape. Plus, it helps your immune system stay strong and keeps you feeling full and satisfied...
5 Tips for Eating Out and Staying Healthy
Eating out should be a pleasurable experience, a chance to enjoy delicious food and good company. Yet, for many of us, it can also be fraught with anxiety and guilt, especially if we're trying to make healthier choices. The good news is that with a few simple...
Non-diet, food related New Year’s resolutions
As we start a new year, it's a great time to think about things we want to do to be healthier and happier in all parts of our lives. Many people focus on diets with the goal of weight loss each year. Instead, we’d like you to consider food related new...
Spring Cleaning for Your Body Image: Tips and Strategies
Spring is a time for renewal and growth, and it's the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at our body image. After a long winter, it's common to feel a bit disconnected from our bodies. But with a few simple tips and strategies, we can start to improve our...
Eating out in Kelowna while on the Low FODMAP Diet
Eating out while following a low FODMAP diet can be challenging! It often requires extra planning and research to learn what ingredients are used in menu items and time to call ahead and ask for specialized dishes. Here are some tips and meal ideas for a few Kelowna...
5 Favourite Holiday Recipes for 2021
I love spending time in the kitchen, especially if it involves baking desserts! One of the reasons I became a dietitian is because of how much I enjoy cooking. Many of my favourite recipes involve family traditions and foods I grew up making with my mom, but the list...
Everything you need to know about fibre
What is fibre? Fibre is a type of carbohydrate found in plants that isn’t digested when eaten. There are two types, soluble fibre and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre dissolves in water and adds bulk to our stool. Insoluble fibre is not dissolved in water, and it helps...
Discover how to improve IBS symptoms with the low FODMAP Diet
Have you been diagnosed with IBS? Do you have digestive symptoms that interfere with your day-to-day activities? IBS can be challenging to manage as everyone experiences the symptoms differently. The low FODMAP diet is one method of managing symptoms of IBS. It...
Endometriosis and Diet: My Journey to Seeking Nutrition Care and What You Need to Know
Written by Kieran Petty March is a double whammy with Nutrition Month and Endometriosis Awareness Month. This topic hits home for me, not only because endo affects 1 in 10 women, but because I have just started a process that takes the average woman 7-10 years to...
What is Food Culture and How Does It Contribute to Improved Health?
Written by Mila Fraser and Joelle Davidson What comes to mind when you hear the term “food culture?” Are you transported to another part of the world and are reminiscing on a particular dish you’ve had? Are you reflecting on your cultural food practices? Maybe you’re...
Setting Boundaries: How to manage the holidays and special occasions as an intuitive eater
“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others” – Brene Brown Photo from Adobe Stock Boundaries: What are they and why do I need them? Boundaries are a way to stay true to yourself and your journey – and...
5 Okanagan Places that Unlock the Potential of Food to Bring Us Together
March is nutrition month and today is Dietitian’s Day! This year, dietitians are helping Canadians unlock the potential of food to fuel, discover, prevent, heal, and bring us together. This year for nutrition month, I would like to discuss one of my favorite aspects...
The First Steps to Building a Healthy Relationship with Food
February is a month of love. Love for yourself, your romantic partners, friends and family and maybe a fur baby or two. When it comes to love and relationships, I believe there is one that is often overlooked; our relationship with food. Feelings about Food...
Reignite Your Interest in Cooking
An article by Year 3 UBC Dietetic students, Adelia Jacobs and Victoria Janzen Every spring, UBC dietetics students training to be dietitians work with a dietitian for an article writing assignment. It was my pleasure to work with Adelia and Victoria. I suggested the...