It’s been awhile since I’ve introduced myself and much in life and business has changed over the past couple of years! As a Registered Dietitian and the owner of Positively Nourishing Nutrition Consulting, I think it’s important you know where
Lowering oxidative stress in your 40s and beyond
The fine lines are starting to set in, the pounds have been adding up since you turned 40 and you’re becoming more aware of the health conditions that run in your family. Oxidative stress might be a concern and eating
Chronic inflammation: Do I have it and what’s the big deal?
When we think of inflammation, it’s usually how we describe sore muscles or joints or having a headache. But did you know you can have chronic inflammation in your body … often without any specific symptoms? Inflammation can happen
Dietary fibre: Why it’s important and how to sneak more in
You’ve probably heard it before – eat more fibre! When we think about dietary fibre, we likely picture our grandma’s dry muffins or bland cereal. It’s usually not a topic that brings much excitement, but I’m here to challenge that!
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Did you know that weight is a common concern for people with metabolic syndrome and that nutrition has an important role to play? We’re not talking about how to boost your metabolism to lose weight in this article. But if weight
Immune Boosting Foods for Adults
As you might have noticed, there’s been a wave of nutrition-related articles being released in the past week. First to help people stock up with food, now on choosing immune boosting foods. Spoiler alert: there are no specific foods, supplements
Weight loss for heart health
Your doctor keeps telling you to lose 10, 20, 50 pounds “or else …”. For some people, weight loss is the right first step, especially if it’s something they already wanted to work on. But for others, this feels like
What is the best diet for Heart Health?
Spoiler alert! … there might not be any one specific best diet for heart health. Yes, there are a few eating patterns know to help. But as with any other diet or eating pattern, it’s not only about what foods
New Year’s Resolutions and Good Intentions
Have you thought about making any New Year’s Resolutions this year? Have you tried in the past without success and now you say ‘why bother’? Do you feel silly saying your’s out loud – it seems like everyone else is
3 Holiday Eating Mistakes to Avoid this Year
How can I deal with holiday eating this year? It’s a question that’s been brought up by clients since November. People sometimes feel out-of-control when it comes to eating at this time of year and they want to avoid making