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 vividly remember the first time I stepped into the original Abnormal Beauty Company store in the Distillery District in Toronto. I remember walking around the store and being absolutely shocked by the prices. You’re thinking I was shocked because the prices were through the roof expensive when in reality, it was the complete opposite.…
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“Cut down on red meat consumption”. How many of you have heard this common saying before? At the same time, we have also heard the common saying of “You’re low in iron? Eat more beef. Beef will get your iron stores back up in no time”. Is beef good or bad for us? The truth…
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Stress can have a huge impact on skin health. Stress can stem from many sources but the most common sources include: finances, personal relationships (i.e. with self and/or with others) and work. I’m the type of individual who loves to stay busy so I’m constantly doing something. I like to wear different “hats” so that…
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Are you an individual who is trying to follow a dairy free diet? The reasons for individuals following a dairy free diet can be quite varied as some may be avoiding dairy to improve skin health and others are avoiding dairy due to lactose sensitivity and/or milk protein digestibility issues. Others may simply avoid dairy…
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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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It is always such a debate between individuals who use masks regularly vs. individuals who don’t incorporate masks into his/her usual routine. For individuals who don’t incorporate masks into his/her usual routine, it may be because he/she feels like they don’t have time or they feel like they have great skin already. Why Do I…
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Summer is definitely in full swing. Because summer is hot, we tend to look for lighter formulations to avoid feeling greasy. Let’s start the discussion off the the moisturizers I like to use frequently. I know many individuals swear by a day cream and night cream; however based on personal experience, I have not always…
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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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Did you know healthy skin should sit at a pH of 4-5.6? Healthy skin is naturally acidic in nature. By keeping your skin acidic, the skin will maintain a strong acid mantle (aka your skin’s barrier made of sebum) and have the ability to stop growth of bacteria. It is best for you to use…
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