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Tag: Nutrition

How to Improve Appetite in Seniors

Tags: Nutrition

How to Improve Appetite in Seniors was written by Rosanna Lee, RD | May 2022 Approximately 1 in 3 seniors in Canada has difficulty meeting nutritional […]

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How Nutrition Can Support Gut Health and the Immune System

Tags: Microbiome, Nutrition

Research shows that the gut plays an even more complex and pivotal role in our overall health than we previously assumed. Beyond digestion, the gut has […]

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Ways our Mind and Gut are Connected

Tags: Microbiome, Mind-Gut Connection, Nutrition

Did you know your mind and gut are connected? Having “butterflies” in your stomach when you are nervous or having an upset stomach when you are […]

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Dietary Fibre vs Prebiotics: Animation

Tags: Nutrition, Pre & Probiotics

By getting enough prebiotics in our diet, we can improve the number and variety of good bacteria in our gut, supporting better overall gut health.  Aside […]

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Probiotics vs Prebiotics: Animation

Tags: Nutrition, Pre & Probiotics

There’s lots of talk about probiotics these days and their role in digestive health and disease. While probiotics and prebiotics sound similar, they are very different and […]

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Probiotics vs Fermented Foods: Animation

Tags: Nutrition, Pre & Probiotics

Fermented foods and probiotics are two areas that are very popular in the field of gut-health promotion. People often think fermented foods and probiotics are the same – but they differ in many important ways! We […]

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Protein and Fibre: Managing Appetite and Staying Fuller Longer

Tags: Fibre, Nutrition

When it comes to managing an appetite and staying fuller for longer, two important components of a complete diet should be paid special attention – protein […]

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CDHF Talks: Protein and Fibre

Tags: CDHFTalks, Fibre, Nutrition

#CDHFTalks: Protein and Fibre – Managing Appetite and Staying Fuller Longer When it comes to managing an appetite and staying fuller for longer, two important components […]

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Probiotics vs Fermented Foods

Tags: Nutrition, Pre & Probiotics

Fermented foods and probiotics are two areas that are very popular in the field of gut-health promotion. People often think fermented foods and probiotics are the same – but they differ in many important ways! Let’s […]

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Help with Choosing Healthy Grocery Products

Tags: Nutrition

Do you need help with choosing healthy grocery products when you go to the store and don’t know where to start? Unsure about how to find […]

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Diet & Nutrition Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers – Infographic

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If you are a parent, we know you lead very busy lives. While juggling a job and family life, you may also be caring for the […]

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Diet & Nutrition Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers

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“Have a complete, balanced, healthy diet or paint your plate with the colours of the rainbow.” We hear and see these messages, often in articles, at […]

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Managing Dehydration: Food Poisoning vs the Stomach Flu

Tags: Nutrition

Dehydration, simply put is what happens when your body loses more fluid than you take in.  As we learned in our previous post, water makes up […]

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How to Keep your Child Healthy During COVID-19 Infographic

Tags: COVID-19, Nutrition

If you’re wondering how to keep your child healthy during COVID-19 you are not alone. Staying at home more often with the kiddos can be a […]

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How to Keep your Child Healthy During COVID-19

Tags: COVID-19, Nutrition

If you’re wondering how to keep your child healthy during COVID-19 you are not alone. Staying at home more often with the kiddos can be a […]

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What I Eat in a Day with Celiac Disease & IBS

Tags: Gluten-Free, IBS, Nutrition

*Disclaimer: “What I eat in a Day” with Celiac Disease and IBS was submitted by Jamie Wlodarczak, a patient with Celiac Disease and IBS. The opinions […]

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Managing Dehydration: Food Poisoning vs the Stomach Flu

Tags: Nutrition

We have come up with top tips and strategies to help manage dehydration when you or your child has come down with food poisoning or the […]

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Gut Bacteria and Leafy Greens

Tags: Microbiome, Nutrition

Written by Doug Cook, RDN. Leafy greens have long been promoted as a healthy food. Even Canada’s Food Guide used to have a directional statement about […]

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Is Bone Broth Healthy?

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Written by Doug Cook, RDN Is bone broth healthy? Bone broth continues to enjoy the spotlight. In the past few years, it has become really popular, […]

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Diet & Lifestyle Changes for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Tags: IBD, Nutrition

Date Written: 09-2020 *This information is intended for educational purposes and is not intended to replace recommendations that have been provided by your Physician and Health […]

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Ways to Enjoy Halloween Without sPOOking your Gut!

Tags: Allergies, Gluten-Free, IBS, Nutrition

Halloween may look a little different this year, but there are still many ways to have fun and enjoy this Spooktacular holiday! First things first, to […]

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CDHF Talks: The Role of Nutrition/Diet in a Healthy Gut Microbiota

Tags: CDHFTalks, Microbiome, Nutrition

Researchers are constantly looking into how to harness the power of the microbiota for better health. While we don’t have a specific definition for a healthy […]

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Preventing GI Disorders in Adults and the Elderly Infographic

Tags: ColonCancer, DiverticularDisease, Nutrition

Two digestive disorders that increase in risk as we age are diverticular disease and colon cancer. Did you know that there are lifestyle changes that may […]

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Preventing GI Disorders in Adults and the Elderly

Tags: ColonCancer, DiverticularDisease, Nutrition

Ageing. Most of us dread it and do everything we can to delay it. Many of us shudder at the idea of ageing, so much so […]

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Prenatal Health and your Baby Infographic

Tags: Nutrition, Pregnancy

Your first job as a mom is making healthy and informed nutrition decisions. Some nutrients are critical for the healthy growth and development of your baby.   […]

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Prenatal Health and your Baby

Tags: Nutrition, Pregnancy

If you are reading this, you may be embarking on one of the most exciting times in your life – motherhood. Your nutritional and overall health, […]

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How to Stay Fuller Longer Infographic

Tags: Fibre, Nutrition

In this infographic, we’ll cover what characteristics to look for in healthy, filling foods, some of our favourite fill-you-up foods, and the importance of mindful eating […]

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How to Stay Fuller Longer

How to Stay Fuller Longer

Tags: Fibre, Nutrition

If you’re anything like us, you often sit down for lunch to enjoy your sandwich or salad, then an hour rolls by and just like that, […]

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The Importance of Staying Hydrated: General Hydration and Virus Recovery

The Importance of Staying Hydrated: General Hydration and Virus Recovery

Tags: Nutrition

When it comes to fluid intake, we’re often told to “drink eight (8) glasses of water a day” to ensure we stay hydrated throughout the day, […]

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The Importance of Staying Hydrated: General Hydration and Virus Recovery: Infographic

The Importance of Staying Hydrated: General Hydration and Virus Recovery: Infographic

Tags: Nutrition

How important IS hydration to your overall health? We take a deep dive into the importance of hydration, how your environment or activities can impact it […]

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How to Manage Stress Eating and Snack Smart at Home

How to Manage Stress Eating and Snack Smart at Home

Tags: Nutrition

Stress eating is a real thing, and there’s no doubt about it, this is an extremely stressful time for everyone. People are worried about their jobs, […]

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Snack Smart at Home Infographic

Tags: Fibre, Nutrition

Snacking is a great way to manage hunger, and you shouldn’t shy away from it. Under eating is just as harmful to your body as overeating, […]

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Pre and Post Surgery Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize your Recovery Infographic

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If you or a loved one requires surgery, consider increasing your nutrition and incorporating a few of our tips to help improve your post-surgery recovery time.

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Pre and Post Surgery Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize your Recovery

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If you are planning to undergo surgery, or are recovering from a medical procedure, there are strategies you can use to invest in a healthy, steady […]

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Mental Health and Nutrition

Tags: Gut-Brain Axis, Mind-Gut Connection, Nutrition

By Amanda Li, RD It is estimated that each year, 1 in 5 people personally experience a mental health problem. Mental health is complex and it […]

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Trying to Eat Healthier? Make it a Habit!

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By Amanda Li, RD In one month an average person consumes around a hundred meals, and more if you prefer “grazing” over “3-square meals a day.” […]

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Functional Foods with Added Probiotics

Tags: Nutrition, Pre & Probiotics

You’ve learned all about probiotics in our last few posts. Probiotics are generally defined as live microbes (extremely small living things that can only be seen with […]

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Does Hot Weather Affect Digestion?

Does Hot Weather Affect Digestion?

Tags: Fibre, Nutrition

Does hot weather affect digestion? As summer starts to ramp up, we find ourselves involved in more outdoor activities in the heat! BBQ’s, pool parties and […]

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5 Nutrition Tips for you and your Family this Summer

Tags: Allergies, Nutrition

Summer vacation is here! Which means the kids are out of school and are diving into their summer routine. This of course is the most exciting […]

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For the Love of Lentils – Lentil Cookie Recipe

Tags: Fibre, Nutrition, Recipes

We Love Lentils Why do we love lentils so much? Let us count the ways! High in protein, dietary fibre, minerals, and B vitamins, lentils are not only […]

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