The Safest Way to Enjoy Your Favourite Barbecue Foods
Ah, Summer. In Canada, Summer is a celebration of warm weather, warm water, outdoor-cooked foods, Nature, and well, life. Food…
Glutinous Rice, Corn Gluten, Buckwheat. Can You Eat Them?
As a clinical nutritionist, I’ve seen a lot of confusion about what’s gluten-free and what isn’t. If you are new…
Break the Vicious Cycle of Diverticulitis
You’ve just had your first colonoscopy. The doc says there are no polyps, but you’ll need to avoid nuts and…
3 Estrogenic Foods You Didn’t Know About
Estrogens–a key group of hormones necessary for female health– are feared by many these days. First, there was the famous…
Are These 4 Bowel Bullies Part of Your Diet?
Foods that you thought were good for you may be wreaking havoc in your intestinal tract. If you’ve been told…
Why I Love Buffets
If your conscience is punishing you about partaking in buffet-style restaurant meals, park that guilt! There are actually many good…
Why FODMAPs is NOT the solution to your gut problems
The FODMAPS diet purposefully eliminates the consumption of certain fruits, grains, legumes and vegetables high in the kinds of carbohydrates…
Why I Shop at Farmers’ Markets
Have you ever treated yourself to a visit to a Farmers’ market? If you’ve never been to one, a true…
How to Get the Most from Omega-3 Oils
While omega-3 oils (a.k.a. alpha linolenic acid) have been touted to have many health benefits, they may be doing you…
Don’t Blame the Cat for Your Allergies
When I was younger I dated a vegetarian who was allergic to cats. M. and I spent our dates away…