IBS vs. SIBO: Is Your “Umbrella” Diagnosis Hiding the Real Root Cause?
If you have ever been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you probably started to wonder: What does this diagnosis actually mean for my daily life?
Could It Be Perimenopause? Signs You Didn’t Expect
Your body often starts sending signals long before your menstrual cycle actually shifts. Learn more about Perimenopause and the signs you can expect.
Supporting a Pregnancy with PCOS
Although PCOS can impact fertility, many individuals with PCOS successfully conceive. Learn how to support a pregnancy with PCOS.
How Babies Can Eat the Foods We Do
A common challenge when raising a newborn is having to prepare two separate meals –one for the baby and one for the rest of the family. The lack of time leads to families relying on store-bought baby food containing many preservatives and additives, which negatively impacts their babies’ health. To avoid this common struggle, baby-led […]
Back to School Meal Ideas
With back to school season approaching fast, the stress of feeding busy kids, tweens, and/or teenagers may be on the horizon for many. Gone are the relaxing summer days filled with impromptu barbecues and frozen sweets galore – the kids’ days are now packed to the brim with schoolwork, sports, and activities, leaving little room […]
Impact of Ramadan fasting and PCOS
The holy month of Ramadan is upon us once again, giving Muslims worldwide an opportunity for devotion and reflection. During this month, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, meaning no food or drink is consumed during this time. For those with PCOS, you may be wondering whether it is safe to fast. In this article, […]
What is PCOS? Do I Have It? How Do I Manage It?
Did you know that 10% of all women are diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS), but yet it is a condition that is often misunderstood and when not consulting with the right health practitioner can be challenging to manage. Not to worry, you have come to the right place. Maiya, one of our registered dietitians specializes […]
Understanding our female hormones & our menstrual cycle
Think back to the time when you were told about the menstrual cycle. Often all we talk about is our period and how to avoid pregnancy. Would you agree that the education you have been given was only on those two aspects of your cycle? In this article, we cover what the female menstrual cycle […]
How does PCOS affect menses? What you need to know
Have you been recently diagnosed with PCOS or do you want to know more about? Are you scared? Confused? Frustrated? What even is PCOS an how does it affect menses (or the female menstrual cycle)? If you’ve recently been diagnosed with PCOS, take a deep breath and tell yourself “I am not alone”. 1 in […]
Types of Food Fats – Which ones should I consume?
Let’s chat fats! Some of us love them, some of us fear them but let’s chat why we all need them! Fats are a macronutrients which means they are NEEDED in our body. It may seem that fats are responsible for many health problems however, that is not true. Fats help with the absorption of […]