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A dietitian’s guide to what’s happening, which symptoms to watch for and whether you need to stop eating salad You may have recently seen unsettling headlines about a parasite called Cyclospora causing thousands of gastrointestinal illnesses across the United States. Because fresh produce—particularly lettuce—has been implicated, it is understandable that Canadians are asking: Is our food affected…
Every year, wellness culture finds new ways to overcomplicate health. Usually by taking one decent idea and cranking it up to an extreme.2025 was no exception. As a dietitian, these are the wellness trends to leave behind in 2025 that I’ve seen cause the most confusion, frustration, and unintended harm… Not because they’re evil, but…
Your Gut Controls More Than Your Gut: The Body Systems That Depend on a Healthy Microbiome If you’ve ever wondered why the wellness world won’t shut up about gut health… it’s because the science is actually that big of a deal. Your gut microbiome—aka the trillions of bacteria, yeast, and microbes living in your intestines—acts like a…
In recent years, the idea of “cycle-syncing” (changing your food, activity or training based on your menstrual cycle) has flooded social media, fitness blogs, and wellness apps. The promise? That rising and falling hormones will give you the “best days” for strength, cardio, muscle building or recovery. But a growing body of scientific research —…
Fruit has somehow ended up on the “questionable foods” list for people with diabetes. Many patients tell me they’ve been advised to avoid bananas, skip grapes, or stick only to berries because “fruit has too much sugar.” Here’s the truth: fruit contains sugar, but it’s not the same as added sugar. When eaten in its whole form,…
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They regulate everything from mood and energy to metabolism, appetite, and reproductive health. When hormones are out of balance, you feel it. But what many people don’t realize is how much your daily nutrition influences these powerful messengers. Let’s break down some of the key hormones and how food plays…
If you live with endometriosis, you may have noticed something frustrating: not only do you deal with pelvic pain and fatigue, but your digestion can feel all over the place. Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal cramping are all commonly reported by people with endometriosis. And it’s not just “in your head”—there are real reasons…
Ah, protein. The golden child of the macro world. Somewhere along the way, “eat enough protein” turned into “force 120g or more down your throat every day or risk instant muscle loss.” And let’s be honest—it’s gotten a little out of hand. Here’s the thing: protein is important, but so is context. And if you’re working…
I’m officially halfway through my marathon training plan—and I won’t lie, it’s been tough at times. Training for a marathon is hard no matter what, but doing it while working more-than-full-time hours, being a mom of two small humans + two not so small dogs, and still trying to remember if I put the laundry…
Made ya look! Ah yes, bread—the dietary villain that’s apparently been ruining waistlines since the dawn of sliced loaves. According to popular nutrition myths, all it takes is one innocent sandwich and poof! you’re up two pant sizes by morning. Let’s get real. 🥖 Bread Isn’t the Problem. Really. Bread (along with its equally shamed cousins: pasta, potatoes,…