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Why Healthy Eating Feels Hard: Part 2 (Holiday Edition)

Learn why healthy eating feels harder in December and how to navigate the holidays without guilt. A Dietitian’s guide to using “anchors,” honoring hunger, and making room for traditions while reaching your goals.

Protein and Weight Loss

What Works and What Doesn’t Walk into any grocery store, scroll through social media, or flip through a health magazine, and you’ll undoubtedly see the word protein. As a Registered Dietitian, I can confirm it’s a topic that comes up often in discussions about energy, muscle, and especially weight loss. Let’s be clear, though: whileContinueContinue reading “Protein and Weight Loss”

Nourished & Relaxed

Healthy Summer Eating with Kids at Home Summer break often means more snack requests, more meals to make, and constant cleanup. If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. With the kids home and schedules a bit looser, it’s normal for things to feel a little chaotic in the kitchen. Eating well this summer doesn’tContinueContinue reading “Nourished & Relaxed”

Protein: What’s the Real Deal?

Life can get busy – whether you’re juggling work, family, or making time for self-care. That’s why it’s important to check in on how you’re fuelling your body, especially when it comes to protein. Protein isn’t just a trend or something for athletes – it’s a key part of staying energized, strong, and well-nourished atContinueContinue reading “Protein: What’s the Real Deal?”

What They Don’t Tell You About Living with Celiac

Exploring the Social and Emotional Side of Celiac Disease When we talk about celiac disease, the conversation often begins and ends with: “just avoid gluten.” And yes, mastering the gluten-free diet is essential – but it’s only part of the picture. The social and emotional impact of celiac disease is just as real, though oftenContinueContinue reading “What They Don’t Tell You About Living with Celiac”

What Is IBS?

A South Asian Perspective In our South Asian community, digestive issues like gas, bloating, and ‘pet mein jalan’ or ‘ghabrahat’ can often be brushed off as “normal” or something we just live with. But what if these are signs of something more – something like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? So, What Is IBS? IBS isContinueContinue reading “What Is IBS?”

Celiac Disease & the Gluten-Free Diet

What You Need to Know. Part-2 of our Celiac Awareness Month Series In last week’s post, we explored what celiac disease is, its symptoms, and how it’s diagnosed. This week, we’re taking the next step – exploring what living with celiac disease looks like, starting with how to make the gluten-free diet both practical andContinueContinue reading “Celiac Disease & the Gluten-Free Diet”

🌾 Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is increasingly affecting South Asian communities in Canada, particularly in BC, where gluten-rich foods are common. Symptoms often resemble other health issues, leading to misdiagnosis. It is crucial to seek blood tests from family doctors, as proper diagnosis can significantly improve health outcomes. Awareness and education are vital for management.

Celiac Disease 101

Understanding the Basics May is Celiac Awareness Month! Throughout this month, we’ll be diving into celiac disease – what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and how you can live well with it. Let’s start with the basics. What Is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder. In people with celiac disease, the immuneContinueContinue reading “Celiac Disease 101”