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BBQ season has arrived! Strategies for Healthy Grilling
It’s been long known that cooking foods at high temperatures, especially grilling or barbecuing have been shown to produce some harmful...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Jun 22, 20204 min read
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New Recipes are the Spice of Life!
Not sure what to cook? Same recipes and ingredients on repeat? Healthy doesn’t have to be boring. Time to start something new!! When...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Jun 16, 20205 min read
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Mix and Match - Tasty Wraps and Salad Rolls
A great way to use leftovers, prepare a healthy balanced meal and a great substitute for changing up your lunch from sandwiches. Steps...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Jun 8, 20203 min read
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SMOOTHIES - Delicious and Jam Packed with Nutrition
Who can deny the benefits of a smoothie with all that good nutrition and flavour, packed into a cool creamy drink! Besides the health...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Jun 1, 20203 min read
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Easy Meal Solutions - Low Sodium Vinaigrettes and Marinades
As restaurants and fast food places start to open up, keep up the momentum of cooking at home. Set a goal to limit eating out. Remember...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
May 25, 20202 min read
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Add Whole Grains to Your Grocery List
Having non-perishable food staples on hand is a great way to pull together easy meals and minimize trips to the grocery store. Why not...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
May 18, 20202 min read
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Nutrition and Smoking
With the world constantly changing around us, self distancing and spending more time at home I have found that many individuals I have...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
May 11, 20202 min read
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Diabetes Management - Choose What You Eat Wisely!
Healthy Eating for Diabetes Diabetes and elevated blood sugars greatly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke and may lead to...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
May 1, 20203 min read
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Dietitian's Top 10 Cholesterol Lowering Recipes
You can do it. Wherever you are at, take the next step. Eating simply is the key! Choosing whole foods, cooking from scratch, try a new...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Apr 24, 20201 min read
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Eat Simply! Lower your LDL and Triglycerides & Increase Your HDL Level
You are what you eat! Along with prescribed medication, it is possible to lower your LDL Cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides, and raise...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Apr 24, 20202 min read
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Smart Ways to Transform Your Leftovers
Wrap it up! Use a whole grain tortilla or pita pocket to wrap up your leftovers. Use up those roasted vegetables, chopped veggies, diced...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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Goals and Strategies for Successful Meal Planning
Yes, even for the dietitian, meal planning can seem daunting. But putting in a little time and effort each week to plan your meals will...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Apr 15, 20202 min read
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Boost Your Immune System Through a Healthy Diet
Eating a healthy diet, building a strong immune system and avoiding excess weight gain are important over these next few months as we...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Apr 15, 20202 min read
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The Mediterranean Diet. What is the research showing?
Over the last 60 years, eating patterns in the Mediterranean regions have been studied. Thousands of documents show the numerous benefits...
Michele Blanchet, Registered Dietitian
Apr 14, 20194 min read
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