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Baked Vegan Mac N' Cheese with Peppered Tofu Cubes
Another cozy meal for you. Built by yours truly, this cheesy, non-dairy mac n' cheese has the perfect amount of subtly sweet, sour, and...
by Bri
Dec 3, 20174 min read


My Top Five Foods That Actually Reverse Aging and Inflammation in Cells
Now, at the risk of looking all "scammy", I'd like to introduce you to my top picks for SUPERFOODS OF THE YEAR. It's kind of hard to...
by Bri
Nov 19, 20173 min read


Pretty Little Pomegranate Parfait
Ahh, winter. The season of savoury and cinnamon-spiced aromas, crackling indoor fires, and... pomegranates! Take in this lovely little...
by Bri
Nov 5, 20174 min read


How to be Satisfied with Less
Time for some fall reflection and thankful thoughts. In our current North American culture of a never-ceasing desire to have more thing,...
by Bri
Oct 4, 20172 min read


Food Trend Watch: Raw Food Diets
The "Raw diet" is one food trend that's blossoming into cafes, restaurants, and juicing bars around the continent. Here's your quick...
by Bri
Sep 14, 20173 min read


Food for the Heart
Cardiovascular disease affects millions of North Americans every day, costing billions of health care dollars to treat, yet they are...
Bri
Aug 6, 20176 min read


Restaurant Raves: Baijiu Bar
Disclosure: I'm a full-fledged, passionate-about-work Dietitian, but really, my dream job is that of a world-travelling professional food...
by Bri
Jul 13, 20175 min read


5 Nutritionist-Approved Ways to "Cleanse"
Spring cleaning is just around the corner! Or as some would say, spring cleansing. Oh my word. My nightmare is this: patients who have...
by Bri
May 3, 20174 min read


Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices
Spices and herbs are differentiated botanically based on their sources of different plant parts. Herbs come from leafy green parts of...
Bri
Mar 24, 20174 min read


On Raising a Puppy and Nurturing Emotional Health
Best. Christmas. Ever. Our newest family member is full of spunk, loves to cuddle, and is the smartest 3 month old I know. Meet Lexi. She...
Bri
Jan 1, 20173 min read


"2017 is my year of __________"
A good friend put out a question on social media at the beginning of 2016 asking what word resonated with me when looking toward the new...
Bri
Dec 19, 20163 min read


5 Tips for Navigating the Gym (During the New Year and beyond!)
Whether you're new to this fitness thing or a well-seasoned training veteran, the prospect of "New Year Resolutions" can scare you away...
by Bri
Dec 12, 20162 min read


Couples that Cook together...
A first entry about the married life - since everybody's asking. Then again, do I really know how married life is? It's been only 6...
Bri
Nov 7, 20162 min read


Carcinogens from Cooking (Pt. 2)
It is well known that cooked meats can contain carcinogens (See Carcinogens from Food, Part 1 for the full story), but did you know that...
Christofer Cruz, Dietetic Intern
Sep 5, 20163 min read


Carcinogens from Cooking (Pt. 1)
It is a wonder that the human body can masterfully extinguish so many different harmful compounds from its natural metabolic processes,...
Bri
Aug 1, 20163 min read


On Getting Married, Indulging on Vacations, and Preachy Vegans
Oh joy of joys! I have been away from blogging and regular posts for months now in order to plan and enjoy our wedded bliss. It was...
Bri
Jul 1, 20164 min read


Gluten - Who really needs to avoid it?
Gluten is a general term for the proteins found in wheat. Gluten is made of two different types of proteins: gliadin and glutenin. The...
Bri
Dec 7, 20152 min read


5 Simple Dietitian-Approved Tips for Weight Management
The healthiest weight loss plan is one that sustains a healthy weight over the span of your life. Here are some tips for a healthy...
Bri
Nov 2, 20151 min read


The Challenge of Feeding Kids Healthy Food
It can be challenging to teach healthy food habits in a world that promotes non-nutritious food as rewards. Here are a few tips to create...
Bri
Oct 1, 20151 min read


Healthy Eating 9 to 5
The average person can spend up to half of their wakeful day at work, so your eating behaviours in your workplace can have a significant...
Bri
Sep 1, 20152 min read
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