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Stevia and Artificial Sweeteners, Good Choices for Your Health?
November 6, 2023 Kathryn Adel No Comments
Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that provide a sweet taste but with very few to no calories thanks to their high sweetening power. They are commonly found in various processed foods such as diet drinks, sugar-free yogurts and sports products (e.g. protein bars, shakes and powders). Foods and beverages containing artificial sweeteners are sometimes labelled […]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) in Clinical Nutrition
August 31, 2023 Marilyn Rabin No Comments
Registered dietitians, like other health professionals, must support their clients in adopting and maintaining new behaviours and eating habits. Motivational interviewing is a very useful and effective technique to that end.
Pesticide Residue in Food
August 31, 2023 Katharina Paul-Mercier 1 Comment
For a little over a decade, the subject of pesticides and the possible health risks has been in the news regularly. Last June, the media reported that Health Canada was planning to increase the maximum residue limit (MRL*) for pesticides that can be detected in certain food products. The government then explained that the idea […]
Intuitive Eating: Putting an End to Diets
June 9, 2023 Katharina Paul-Mercier No Comments
In recent years, the “Anti-diet” movement has gained momentum, with the aim of promoting sustainable alternatives to weight loss diets. One of them is the adoption of a more intuitive eating style.
Gut Microbiome and Sports Performance
March 7, 2023 Kathryn Adel No Comments
The gut microbiome is made up of billions of microbial cells. It plays an important role in modulating the immune system, digestion, vitamin absorption, mood regulation, and a series of other key functions related to health and athletic performance. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have focused on the interaction between the gut […]
Update on the Low FODMAP Diet for IBS
February 2, 2023 Kathryn Adel No Comments
The low FODMAP diet for IBS was created by researchers at Monash University in Australia in the 2000s. Since that time many scientific studies have been published on this subject. I will examine the current findings in this article.
TOP 10 Meatball Recipes to Make Again and Again
January 16, 2023 Nassim Drissi Smaili No Comments
There are tons of meatball recipes around the world, which is not surprising, since the juicy and tender morsels are the perfect accompaniment to sauces, pasta, and sandwiches. They are economical and easy to make in advance for weeknight dinners. They’re truly a treat everyone can enjoy. Here’s our selection of 10 yummy recipes, which […]
Our Most Popular Articles of 2022
December 19, 2022 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
What are the topics that interested you the most in 2022 on our blog? Digestive health and heart health, a low FODMAP diet and healthy lifestyle habits have certainly been at the heart of your concerns! As the year draws to a close, here is our list of the 10 most popular blog posts of […]
Ate Too Much? Here’s How to Feel Better ASAP
December 15, 2022 Antonella Giordano No Comments
When we celebrate a birthday or are at a party, it can often happen that we launch into a real eating frenzy. At certain times of the year, we can overeat over a period of several days. The immediate consequences can be indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and the feeling of heaviness, acidity, a bitter mouth, belching, […]
Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition
December 6, 2022 Antonella Giordano No Comments
Has your doctor told you that you have chronic kidney disease, and you would like to know how to adapt your diet? Here are some tips to help guide you! Note that the following advice does not apply to people who are undergoing dialysis.
8 Tips to Improve Your Cholesterol and Lipid Profile
November 5, 2022 Kathryn Adel 1 Comment
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for 30% of all deaths. A significant proportion of people have a high level of cholesterol, but many of them do not know it, because they do not feel sick. If left untreated, this problem increases the risk of suffering from CVD. A poor […]
Nutritional Consultation: Denise’s Case
September 26, 2022 Nassim Drissi Smaili No Comments
After several hospitalizations, Denise needed help to regain her appetite and her desire to prepare food. She lived alone and struggled to cope. Our nutritional consultation service has managed to give her back the pleasure of eating and get her back in shape.
