Whether you are new to eating greens or looking for ways to add some colour to your meals, kale appeals to everyone's taste buds. Eating greens will help keep you healthy. Let me introduce to you the versatile kale. It is called a superfood, as it has many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as vitamin… Continue reading Inspiration Kale
Tag: Calcium
Can I get enough Calcium if I don’t drink milk?
With the update of Canada's Food Guide earlier this year, there may be some confusion as to the importance of calcium, especially during pregnancy. Calcium-rich foods help to build strong bones and teeth, healthy muscles and maintain normal blood pressure – all of which is important for your growing baby. Pregnant women over 19 years… Continue reading Can I get enough Calcium if I don’t drink milk?
Top 5 tips for following a Vegan diet during pregnancy & breastfeeding
Following a vegan diet has become more popular among pregnant & breastfeeding individuals. Have a look at what Cristina Benea, Master of Public Health student, has summarized for this blog. What is a vegan diet? A vegan diet is a type of vegetarian diet that only includes vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. A… Continue reading Top 5 tips for following a Vegan diet during pregnancy & breastfeeding
Pregnant? Get the facts on calcium!
The topic of calcium comes up often as a question when I am counselling expectant parents or teaching group classes. Most people are aware that it is important to get calcium for strong bones and teeth. But did you know that calcium also plays an important role in maintaining healthy heartbeat, normal blood pressure, healthy… Continue reading Pregnant? Get the facts on calcium!
How can I get enough calcium if I don’t drink milk?
Many people ask me how they can get enough calcium during pregnancy. Sometimes they are lactose intolerant, occasionally they have a milk allergy or often they just don't like the taste of milk. Some people also find that their ability to digest dairy products or their desire to eat dairy changes in pregnancy. It might surprise… Continue reading How can I get enough calcium if I don’t drink milk?