What is protein? Protein is one of the three macronutrients. A macronutrient is a nutrient that gives us energy (in […]

Untangling Fibre
Fibre is one of those nutrients you hear a lot about, yet many people don’t really know what it is […]

Spice It Up
Most of us use at least some spices and herbs in our cooking. Different cultures use different spice mixes, and […]

Interview: ICU Dietitians and Their Role During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Most people are surprised when I tell them dietitians work in hospitals. Even more people are surprised when I say […]

Oils, Fats, and Vinegars
Oils and fats are important ingredients in both the kitchen and in our diets. They give flavour to food and […]

Skimming the Surface: An Introduction to Dairy
There is SO MUCH to say about dairy. Milk and dairy products have been part of the human diet for […]

Nuts in a Nutshell
I had a professor once who loved talking about how great nuts are. She told us that of all of […]

Beans, Beans They’re Good For…
I LOVE beans. They are the most amazing and versatile food. Not convinced? Let’s see what we can do about […]

A Grain of Truth
So, what are grains? Also called cereals, grains are edible seeds that come from plants. Think foods like corn, rice, […]

What Do Dietitians Do?
I get this question a lot, so I thought I would write a short post in order to explain what […]