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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…
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,…
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…
Nutrition, the cornerstone of health and well-being (at least from this dietitian’s POV), is a subject of perpetual fascination and debate. From the food guide or pyramid to trendy superfoods, dietary advice seems to evolve constantly, leaving many bewildered and wondering: why do nutrition recommendations keep changing? Why do I read one thing one day,…