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 […]
Why Choose Baby-Led Weaning
What is baby-led weaning (BLW)? A form of feeding infants that allows them to feed them to self-feed. The food is offered in thick finger-size pieces and is soft and easily squishable between your fingers. This way, the food is both easy to hold but has a low risk of choking. Founded by Gill Rapley, […]
Why diets don’t work
Over the years, you or someone you know has probably tried a diet only to be left off worse than before. Whether it be that you gained weight back, gained more weight than when you started, you are exhausted mentally and physically, or even more confused; this is because our bodies are not meant to […]
The resolution to iron deficiency without a pill
What is the importance of iron? Iron is an essential mineral that your body needs to function optimally. Once it is absorbed in your body, it helps blood move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, and it helps muscles store and use oxygen. Low iron levels can impact energy levels, concentration, […]
Can I give my baby non-dairy milk?
Let’s talk about weaning your baby off of breastmilk or formula! Babies should start getting some solid foods, with a focus on iron-rich foods, starting around 6 months, and can start to be weaned off of formula around 9 months (if your baby is breastfed, continue to breastfeed until it no longer makes sense to […]
