Written By: Heather Noble, RD Navigating Food Rules, Fear Foods, and Disordered Eating Eating disorders and disordered eating often lurk in the shadows, undiagnosed and unrecognized. In today’s society, various factors including diet culture, fad diets, and...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed when deciding which granola or protein bars to buy? If so, this article is for you! The following granola and protein bars have been ‘Dietitian-approved’ and can help you get started on making some healthier food choices. Each bar has...
According to the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, 87% of athletes say they use supplements. 19% of athletes get their advice from family and friends, 13.5% from strength trainers, and 10.8% from their teammates. A mere 4% of athletes ask their doctors and 0.8%...
Are you sick of getting colds? Nutrition is one of many factors that play an important role in keeping your immune system strong and healthy. Your immune system protects against foreign pathogens to the human body- we literally cannot survive without it! Injury or...
Pack lots of snacks! We tend to snack on foods that are not as healthy when we are unprepared, when we have skipped a meal, or have limited food options. These are more likely to happen in unfamiliar places such as airports, or on the road. Planning is...
Iron is absolutely essential for athletic performance. Iron is important for endurance athletes in particular because of the strenuous physical demands placed on their aerobic system and muscles. Low iron levels can lead to exhaustion, weakened immune system, poor...
