Our brain never rests. Just like the heart and other vital organs of the body. But if the brain stops working, so would those other body parts and therefore you! When at work, most likely the brain is in an overdrive mode. Problem solving, creating, trouble shooting, managing, multitasking, organizing, memorizing, writing, calculating…the list … Continue reading Workplace Brain Foods

  You may not know this, but before becoming a nutritionist I used to work in the corporate world. Being a supply chain specialist I worked as a senior buyer, a planner, managed inventory and shipping and logistics as well. It was a demanding job that kept me on my toes, with rarely any down … Continue reading Stop Snoozing at Work

  Be the first one to wake up every morning. Check Rush to make breakfast and pack lunch for kids and spouse. Check Get kids ready and make sure they have everything ready for that day. Check. Rush out to drop off the kids to school, munching toast while driving so that you get to … Continue reading Alert! Exhausted Mommy Syndrome on the Rise…….

  “I want to lose weight and have tried every diet possible. Nothing works. I lose the weight but it comes back again, help me!” This is what a friend of mine said to me a while ago. Let’s call her Jane Doe. “I’ve done everything I could! I’ve gone low carb, high protein, high fat, fasting. … Continue reading I Want to Lose Weight. Help me!

If you like doughnuts or cookies, then you most likely can’t stop at one. You may decide that you’re only going to have one, but then end up eating the second one thinking, “ Well….it’s just two cookies, not all the bad”. Then your fingers move towards the 3rd or 4th one, and you are … Continue reading The Secret Ingredients for a Satisfying Meal

Are you always busy? Do you act as if we the world was under a siege and you have to prepare for battle every day? Well you are not alone. I feel that way quite often We all seem to be thriving on an auto-pilot mode. We barely have the time to stop and think about … Continue reading The Trick to Reduce Bloating and Indigestion

Me: “Hey Jane, coming for lunch? I’m starving!” Jane: “No you go ahead, I’m doing this 14 day detox (sigh)”, and it’s just my 3rd day.” Me: “What?! Tell me all about it. I’ve been thinking of doing one for so long, and I hear spring is the best time to do it. What are … Continue reading Read This Before You Detox This Spring

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder, with a problem in the motility (movement of food) through the intestines; which is either too fast or too slow or fluctuating between the two. This may cause diarrhea or constipation or a combination of the two. With more than 5 million Canadians suffering from IBS … Continue reading How Suffering from IBS Changed My Career Path

Valentine’s Day is round the corner and that means a lot of sweet indulgences over the next few days and beyond. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love chocolates? They are always a welcome treat, aren’t they? Whether it’s the craving for chocolate after meals, or as a quick snack sized bite with the afternoon coffee; … Continue reading Guilt Free Valentine’s Day Chocolate Treats  

There are so many types of sugars out there, it can be completely confusing! I get asked many times by my clients and attendees of my nutrition 101 talks about the difference between the alternatives of sugars and which ones are “healthier” than the others. So let’s look at some popular sugar alternatives today. Stevia: … Continue reading The Guide to Sugar Alternatives