Positive mental health is our ability to feel, think, and act in ways that allow us to enjoy life and deal with life's challenges. Our mental health is affected by many different things including our work-life balance, our relationships with others and our environments. Having a healthy eating pattern is one of many activities that… Continue reading Food and Mood: What’s the connection?
Category: Nutrition
Pregnant and fasting during Ramadan? 6 tips to eat well
The month of Ramadan is a time of fasting for Muslims. Check out registered dietitian Christine DeSouza's tips to eat well during Ramadan. Fasting during Ramadan means no food or drink, not even water, between sunrise and sunset. Many Muslims stay up late into the night and may choose to rest during fasting hours. Ramadan… Continue reading Pregnant and fasting during Ramadan? 6 tips to eat well
Chia seed pudding- A simple no-bake recipe
Feeling adventurous with food during your pregnancy? Interested in trying something new to jazz up those taste buds… Why not give chia seeds a chance? Chia seeds are small, oval, dark or pale brown seeds that come from a flowering plant of the mint family. They can be sprinkled over hot or cold cereal, stirred… Continue reading Chia seed pudding- A simple no-bake recipe
Get to know Dietitians!
When you find yourself in need of support with healthy eating, or with raising a healthy eater, where do you look for information? Nutrition information is commonly shared through sources like the internet, social media, family, friends, and other parents. Sometimes, what you hear can be a mix of accurate and misleading information. Or, it… Continue reading Get to know Dietitians!
Canada’s Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
Congratulations on your pregnancy! This can be a joyous yet overwhelming time for you. You are probably thinking about the many physical changes happening to your body and what's going to come next. Prenatal programs can help answer your questions. Prenatal programs can provide information on: labour and birth prenatal care and services how to… Continue reading Canada’s Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
Foods to support baby’s brain development
As a dietitian, I’m often asked by pregnant clients what foods they should eat to help their baby’s brain develop. The easy answer is to choose foods high in DHA, a type of omega-3 fat. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, it’s important to get enough DHA. This healthy fat can be your infant’s best friend even… Continue reading Foods to support baby’s brain development
Nutrition Month 2020: More than Food
March is national Nutrition Month. Building on Canada Food Guide's new release, this year's focus is "More Than Food". Healthy eating is more than just the foods we eat. Healthy eating habits play a role too. Let's take a look at the following healthy eating habits: Be mindful of your eating habits We eat every… Continue reading Nutrition Month 2020: More than Food
Making your own baby food
Although it is very easy to purchase a jar of baby food to feed your baby, have you ever thought about making your own baby food? Making food for your baby is quick, easy, and healthy and can save you time and money as you can safely prepare and store food to use another day.… Continue reading Making your own baby food
Is eating fish during pregnancy safe?
This is a question I get asked by almost every client I see. The answer is yes but you need to know which fish are safe and which ones to have less of or avoid during pregnancy. What you need to know about fish: Fish are important foods to eat because they provide you and… Continue reading Is eating fish during pregnancy safe?
Help with sore nipples
Sore nipples is one of the most common reasons breastfeeding parents stop breastfeeding. However breastfeeding is not meant to hurt. There may be some nipple tenderness in the first week after birth but this should get better each day. Breastfeeding should not be painful when your baby is positioned and latched properly. If you have… Continue reading Help with sore nipples
