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A Registered Dietitian's Personal Collection of Recommendation for Healthy Eating, Great Skin Care and Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families
Category: Healthy Eating Tips
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I was so excited when A La Turk opened up in my neighbourhood as it’s finally something other than Italian cuisine! 😉 I have yet to visit Turkey but mark my words- this country is on my list. 🙂 As I have mentioned in my original post, I am a lover of all foods. Put…
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I’m keeping this post short and sweet. Given the summer heat we’ve had in Toronto this year, remember to stay hydrated! 🙂 In one of my earliest posts, I emphasized the importance of hydration for skin health. I know many individuals who do not like the taste of water. Some individuals have overcome this problem…
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From the general population’s perspective, many would think that to be a Registered Dietitian (RD), one must know how to cook because cooking and nutrition are interwined. The reality is: many RDs only know the theoretical knowledge but alot are not comfortable in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong; all Registered Dietitians love to eat…
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To get great skin, you need lots of fibre in your diet. In last week’s post, I gave you some ideas as to which foods (fruits, vegetables and/or beans) have the highest amount of fibre per serving. When grocery shopping, many individuals believe that shopping the perimeter is best. While this is true in many…
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Every Day Healthy Foods. This is What Tractor Foods Stands For. I am beyond happy when I see health driven eateries pop up in Toronto. “Healthy Dining Out Options” often come up as part of my consultations with clients. I personally am a person who eats out frequently so I am always on the hunt…
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In one of my earliest posts, I focused on encouraging individuals to get enough water throughout the day to keep your skin happy. Having sufficient water intake will help to prevent constipation; getting enough fibre in your diet and exercising regularly will also to prevent constipation. If you want flawless skin, you need to make…
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As much as I love to explore different facial products, what goes into your body can also have a huge impact on your skin health. Vitamin A is an antioxidant and can be found in all orange coloured and/or red coloured fruits and vegetables. Currently, it’s summer. What better way than to get your Vitamin…
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How often do you have fish in a week? During consultations, typical answers include: “I eat fish but not very often. If I were to quantify the frequency of fish consumption, it would be a couple times a month.” When asked what type of fish an individual consumes, the typical answer includes: sole/tilapia/haddock/halibut. When asked…
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Talk about a heat wave. We are definitely in summer mode. Now that the nice weather is here, ice cream is so enjoyable when it’s so hot outside. What are some great options out there? What’s the recommended portion for ice cream? A recommended serving size of ice cream is 1/2 a cup. The question…
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I’m all for meals made within 30 minutes especially during the hot weather. Who wants to slave in the kitchen cooking away when it is so nice outside? This is a perfect example of a side dish using in season vegetables that can be made quickly and will be consumed in no time. Say Hello…
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