Anti Inflammatory Diet: Key Foods for Fighting Inflammation
Anti Inflammatory Diet: Key Foods for Fighting Inflammation Have you ever scrolled through your newsfeed and felt overwhelmed by all the talk about inflammation and the anti inflammatory diet? With endless posts, videos, and articles, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of conflicting information. Many of the tips shared today are rooted in diet culture, promoting...Learn More
Gut Health and Mental Health, What’s the Link?
In more recent years, studies have been emerging that focus on the possible connection between gut health and mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression. The microbiome makes up all microorganisms in the human body. The microbiota encompasses all the microorganisms in a particular location, such as the GI tract. These together are developed while in the womb. During...Learn More
4 Dietitian Tips for Body Positive Weight Management
In more recent years, society has progressed towards a body positive mindset, inclusivity and loving your body at any size. In turn, the question surrounding food and nutrition is transitioning to “what can my body do,” instead of a detrimental focus on the number on a scale. With this shift, the focus on nutrition and a weight management mindset of restriction is also changing....Learn More
Questions to Ask a Dietitian
When it comes to healthy eating, we all have questions to ask a dietitian—conflicting information is everywhere. Our Registered Dietitian answers some common questions about diet and nutrition. Q: Is vegetarian (or keto, or…) the best way to eat? A: There’s not one best way to eat. We are all unique, and some individuals may have various medical...Learn More
5 Foods to Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), better known as seasonal depression, can be defined as a reduction in brain chemicals that help regulate mood, potentially resulting in periods of depression during certain times of year. Research shows that people with seasonal depression may have reduced serotonin, which helps regulate mood, and possibly too much melatonin, which helps maintain the...Learn More