What is normal eating?
“Normal eating is going to the table hungry and eating until you are satisfied. It is being able to choose food you like and eat it and truly get enough of it- not just stop eating because you think...
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10 New Years Resolutions That Will Benefit Your Children As Much As You
Research shows that less than half of us will stick to our New Years Resolutions by June and only 10% of us will follow through by December. Making healthy changes to your lifestyle is not easy. In...
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Sarah is going back to work!
September has always been my favourite month of the year. Not only is the weather usually lovely here in Calgary (I’m knocking on wood right now), and the colours beautiful, but I also think of...
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8 Weight Management Strategies This Dietitian Swears By
SURPRISING (AND REFRESHING) NON-DIET WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGIES FROM A NUTRITION EXPERT Most people struggle with their weight at one point or another, even nutrition experts. Achieving sustainable weight...
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5 Secrets to Raising Kids Who Eat Treats Mindfully and in Moderation
My kids take after their mom – they love chocolate! For years, I’ve have a square or two of dark chocolate after lunch and supper. For me, chocolate is the perfect end to a meal–things don’t seem...
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Top Three Nutrition Tips I Learned From My Mom
Happy Mother’s Day to All the Moms Out There! One thing I inherited from my mom has been my love of food. A healthy relationship with food starts from day one. How food is talked about in the...
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5 Reasons Why This Dietitian Might Finally Start Using Canada’s Food Guide
After 13 years of practice as a Registered Dietitian, I might finally start using Canada’s Food Guide as a trusted tool and resource. Since I became a Dietitian in 2006, I’ve resisted ever using...
View Article10 New Years Resolutions That Will Benefit Your Children As Much As You
Research shows that less than half of us will stick to our New Years Resolutions by June and only 10% of us will follow through by December. Making healthy changes to your lifestyle is not easy. In...
View ArticleSarah is going back to work!
September has always been my favourite month of the year. Not only is the weather usually lovely here in Calgary (I’m knocking on wood right now), and the colours beautiful, but I also think of...
View Article8 Weight Management Strategies This Dietitian Swears By
Surprising (and refreshing) non-diet weight loss strategies from a nutrition expert. Most people struggle with their weight at one point or another, even nutrition experts. Achieving sustainable weight...
View Article5 Secrets to Raising Kids Who Eat Treats Mindfully and in Moderation
Chocolate, cookies and cake, oh my! It’s important to remember that treats and desserts play an important part in your child’s life when it comes to a positive relationship with food. My kids take...
View ArticleHow to Take the Guilt Out of Halloween
A candy-stealing, dietitian-mom guide on how to have a fun (and guilt-free) Halloween Chances are if you’re reading this you feel some sort of guilt around Halloween or have totally snuck into your...
View ArticleCan a Baby or Toddler Overeat?
Babies or toddlers can overeat, but it is preventable! As parents, it is our job to nurture our children’s natural instinct to eat intuitively. Here are helpful tips to ensure that you’re not...
View ArticleHow to Teach Kids About Intuitive Eating
In this post, you’ll learn how to raise your kids to become intuitive and mindful eaters using intuitive eating principles and the A-B-C approach, from a non-diet dietitian (and mom). There are three...
View ArticleHow to Start Intuitive Eating: A Dietitian’s Guide To Ditch Dieting
Learn how to intuitively eat. Here’s how to listen to your body’s cues, break free from diets, and cultivate a healthy relationship with food. Intuitive Eating is a bit of a buzz word these days, but...
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