Every year I update and share the same holiday gift idea list based on my favourite trusted kitchen tools with links to Amazon or other major retailers for easy shopping. But this year it feels like (1) we need some fresh ideas! and (2) we must focus our holiday spending on local businesses, since…
Does it feel to you like COVID-19 is everywhere all of a sudden? Scores of people I know are either testing positive, learning that they may have been exposed, or sharing such stories about their family and friends. News reports that case numbers are rising exponentially are starting to feel…
I was brainstorming with a client this week on ways to stay hydrated in a demanding work setting while wearing a mask all day. A challenge for sure. “Just drink more water” is easy to say, harder to do. And what if you’re not keen on water? We strategized about…
I looked at the weather forecast (snow) this morning and my brain said oatmeal. Do you love oatmeal too? It’s warm, satisfying, and a blank canvas for as many varieties of fruit, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners as you can dream up. It can even be made savoury! And side benefit……
Raise your hand if you get a little overwhelmed in the yogurt aisle. There are so. many. choices! Searching for yogurt on the Superstore website gives 541 results (although about halfway through the list you start getting into the yogurt pretzels and popsicles). But still. A dizzying array of options.…
Emotional eating was the theme of the week in my practice. (And I’m getting busier!) I think after 7 months of living with COVID-19, people are shifting their attention back to other aspects of health, including nutrition. (And getting more comfortable with virtual appointments. Yay!) First, two tips about emotional…
Moving our bodies is as important for heart health as nourishing them, but in winter, it’s not quite as easy is it? Most of us are less active than in the warmer months, with understandable concerns about slipping, falling and maybe freezing our eyelashes! This year people living with heart…
Does it feel like a heart-healthy diet requires a grocery shop every few days, what with all the fruit, vegetables and cooking? But thanks to COVID, we want to limit trips to the store, right? What to do? 1. Plan! Sorry, I say this a lot, but it’s true! Make…