Blood pressure increases with age and sadly plagues over 50% of Canadians over the age of 50 according to the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2011. As you are probably aware, sodium intake is a key culprit. Last year I wrote about having a gene variant that increases my chances of developing high … [Read more...]
Spring has finally made its appearance in Edmonton; the snow is gone, the grass is getting green and the sun is shining, love it! Another sign that spring has arrived? Asparagus is in season! This veg has a super short growing season, begins in May and ends in June. Over 2000 years ago in the … [Read more...]
Fungi…. sounds appetizing, doesn’t it? Truth be told, they are! Mushrooms add a unique earthy flavour to a variety of dishes, are good on their own, and best of all, are exceptionally good for you! (Are you are trained in the art of fungi identification? Didn’t think so! Please don’t eat … [Read more...]
Hi my name is Rosemary Mallowany, I've been doing a 90 day challenge with Revive's fitness partner- Blitz Conditioning and having recently attended Revive's EBT workshop, wanted to share with you some of my journey! When you have the knowledge, but lack the power to use it It was suggested … [Read more...]
What athletes consume and when they consume it, in relation to training or an event, is important . To adeqauetly fuel the body for activity and repair muscle tissue, follow the guidelines below. Pre-Exercise (2-4 hours before exercising) The pre-exercise carbohydrate rich meal should … [Read more...]
The topic for September's Recipe Redux (a monthly healthy recipe challenge) is Fermented Foods – With the start of the school year, get your gut back in gear with natural fermentation! Think sauerkraut, yogurt, grape juice... Around our office, we include our favorite fermented food- … [Read more...]
Sometimes we let our busy lifestyle get in the way of good nutrition. If you find yourself reaching into the freezer for a store-bought dinner or making a pit stop at the drive-thru for lunch, you can benefit from meal planning. Here’s how to get started: Think ahead. If planning a whole … [Read more...]
Snacking has become one of those automatic activities we engage in. Our stomach growls and we respond by putting something into our mouth to either quiet the noise or satisfy a craving. There are many different opinions out there on whether or not we should or shouldn’t snack. Personally I … [Read more...]
Time and time again, our clients proclaim the same barrier to healthy eating- I have no time! From busy work and school schedules, to traffic delays, or the kids’ extracurricular activities and the list goes on. The fact you have made time to see a Dietitian or read this blog is a miracle in … [Read more...]
The evenings are filled with making supper, eating supper, cleaning up from supper, doing homework, getting the kids to bed, and by the time you are making lunches at the end of the night your exhausted! The more tired we are, the more likely we are to mindlessly eat. Have you ever notice … [Read more...]
