Rowena Recommends
A Registered Dietitian's Personal Collection of Recommendation for Healthy Eating, Great Skin Care and Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families
Category: Reviews
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I was recently doing my usual rounds at the grocery store picking up the usual items; out of the corner of my eye, the aesthetics of the can caught my eye. As I got closer, I read the description and was intrigued by the concept of collagen infused sparkling water. In our household, water is…
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I’ve always been a huge supporter of little boutiques throughout the city. I often get overwhelmed by the choices available in big box stores and end up spending a lot of time browsing but making no purchases. In boutiques, having curated products allow me to save time and find unique things I may not find…
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Until having my own child, I’ve never truly understood the saying “Your skin is as soft as a baby’s bottom”. A baby’s skin is so soft and so delicate. As an individual who takes a strong interest in taking care of my own skin, it is natural that I also have made it a priority…
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Now that Baby E is 7 weeks, my husband and I are a little over halfway through the newborn phase. As first time parents, all the baby gear options can be overwhelming. Luckily, we also do have many friends and family members who have had kids so we’ve had a lot of opinions as to…
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Who else is glad to get a little break from the extreme cold we’ve been having the past week in Toronto? I certainly am! Having said that, I did not realize my skin was beginning to flake despite using a daily heavier olive oil based moisturizer and priming my skin with serum first. No matter…
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Are you an individual who is very conscious of food waste but also likes to make small frequent trips to the grocery store throughout the week? Do you have a large family to feed where food disappears very quickly? Are you a budget savvy shopper? Do you love great deals? The Flashfood app may be…
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Which brand are you a fan of? Perrier or San Pellegrino? If you are a fan of San Pellegrino, have you seen and/or tried the Essenza line? This is San Pellegrino’s answer to giving you a beverage with refreshing taste without the extra sugar. While I was away in Washington DC, my friend bought this…
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Now that Canada Day long weekend has wrapped up, we are gearing up for the 4th of July long weekend. Regardless if you are Canadian or American, summer often goes hand in hand with barbecues. As plant based eating is on the rise, let’s talk about the Beyond Meat Burger because grocery stores can’t keep…
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As a Registered Dietitian, I truly believe all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle but I also recognize each individual is different. Some individuals truly believe being on a ketogenic diet will help them; therefore, from my perspective, I am there to help them do a ketogenic diet in the correct way. I don’t…
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Ever wonder if you need to use makeup primer? Everyone’s answer should be: “Yes, I need primer.” Why? By applying primer, your makeup will last longer. By applying primer, your uneven skintone may be corrected. By applying primer, redness may be corrected as a green coloured primer can hide the redness in skin. Confession: I…
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