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When I was a kid, we took most of our family vacations driving to different parts of Canada and the U.S.  I can still taste the sandwiches and other treats that my mother made for the car and  the roadside diner stops for burgers, hot roast beef and grilled cheese sandwiches.  I... Read More →

Its strawberry season and nothing tastes more like summer than these juicy, freshly picked berries.   Besides their great taste, there are lots of healthy reasons to include them in your diet. One cup of fresh strawberries gives you more than 100% of your daily requirement of... Read More →

Its asparagus season and the best time to eat this delicious vegetable that’s rich in nutrients and low in calories. Roasted, grilled or lightly steamed, it’s versatile as a side dish or in salads and soups.  Here’s a recipe adapted from our friends at Foodland Ontario... Read More →

The next time you sit down to a meal, time yourself and see how long it takes from start to finish. If you’re like most people, it’s pretty quick, so much so that a couple of hours later, you can hardly remember what you ate. Eating slowly is something we’ve lost sight of in our... Read More →

Next week is Mother’s Day. There are many different women in our lives – mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, daughter and friends. And they all should be celebrated 365 days a year. But, on this day that pays tribute to them, think of ways that you can help make their lives... Read More →

  Taking a multivitamin is part of many people’s routine.  A visit to the drug store can be pretty overwhelming when it comes to making your choices and then deciding whether a multivitamin will do or whether you should take individual supplements.  And, of course, the... Read More →

It’s April and perhaps you are wearing a daffodil, training to run, bike or walk for cancer research, or participating in another event that is raising awareness about cancer.  It’s important because along the way most have us have been touched by cancer, be it a family member,... Read More →

It’s finally spring!  As I walk around the neighbourhood, I see little shoots of green sticking their heads out of the ground and these early signs represent a time of new energy and hope.  It’s also a time when we do spring cleaning and a good place to start is your kitchen.  So... Read More →

March is the Dietitians of Canada’s National Nutrition Month.  This year’s theme  Eating 9 to 5! is so timely because it’s something I deal with often in my private practice.  Between long stressful hours, food-filled meetings, a lunch room full of snacks and an office that... Read More →

For the last few months,  I’ve started  almost every day with the same breakfast.  I have yogurt mixed with fruit and either granola, oats or a high fibre, low sugar cereal and sometimes a sprinkling of nuts.  These days the yogurt is Greek yogurt which is yummy, filling and... Read More →