Spoiler alert: bloating is completely normal. Too many of us expect that our stomachs (and bodies… but that’s a topic for another day) should look and feel a certain way at all times, but to be honest, that’s just not…
Plant-Based Exercise Nutrition
Many of my clients, when switching to a plant-based diet, are worried about what they will eat to support their exercise. Most people who make a career out of sports have a registered dietitian to tell them what will best…
Intuitive Eating >> What Is It, and How Do We Do It?
Why is intuitive eating not so… intuitive? I blame diet culture. From a young age, we’re bombarded with messages of what we should be eating. Whether it’s from advertisements, TV, movies, Instagram, magazines (do people still read physical magazines?!), or…
How to Overcome an All-or-Nothing Mindset >> Part 2
Welcome back to part two of How to Overcome an All-or-Nothing Mindset. In the previous post (check it out if you haven’t already) we went over what an all-or-nothing mindset is, and why it’s dangerous. But how do we overcome…
7 Cooking Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
It’s summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s hot. So hot in fact that it’s basically impossible for me to turn on my oven or stove without melting to death. I’m a Nova Scotian gal, which means I’m not…
The Dangers of an All-or-Nothing Mindset >> Part 1
“I better finish this bag of chips today, so there’s none left for me to eat tomorrow” “I’ve already eaten junk food today, the day’s already ruined. I’ll start tomorrow” “I can’t eat chocolate today, I ate it yesterday!” “I’m…
How to Eat Vegan at Restaurants
Is there anything worse than going to a restaurant, and the only vegan option is a salad? Now, I’m all for salads. But I don’t want that the be the only thing that I can eat. To avoid this dreaded…
Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls
Craving something sweet, chewy, satisfying and nourishing? I’ve got you covered with these oatmeal cookie energy balls. These energy balls can be made in advance and kept in the fridge or freezer for days when you’re running out of the…
Easy Vegan Chia Pudding
One of the most common questions I get asked by clients is “What should I eat for a snack?”. Now, this totally depends on what you like. Some people are more savory snackers, while others love something sweeter (I love…
Easy Sundried Tomato Hummus
Is there anything better than hummus? The only thing I can think of is this mouth-watering easy sundried tomato hummus. Hummus for me is the ultimate snack. Full of fiber and protein, easy to whip up, and can be paired…
Sprouting and Soaking 101- Everything You Need to Know
Walk into any grocery store recently and you’ll likely notice a huge trend- everything is sprouted or soaked. But what does sprouting and soaking really mean? And is it actually better for our health? And better yet, is it actually…
What You Didn’t Know About Plant-based Iron
Tell someone you’re following a plant-based diet, and they’re bound to ask you if you’re low in iron. The reality is that iron-deficiency anemia (aka low iron in the body that impacts your blood’s ability to carry oxygen) is the…