You may have heard the term glycemic index several times, especially in relation to blood sugar imbalances or conditions like Diabetes. Simply said, the Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods by how much they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels compared to a standard foods such as glucose.   Eating meals … Continue reading The Link between Glycemic Index, Diabetes, Inflammation and Heart Disease

  As a nutritionist/ health coach, many times I am misunderstood! You may think that working with a nutritionist/ health coach means depriving yourself of your favorite foods and give up coffee forever! Or you will be stuck with eating expensive organic foods, raw or vegan or paleo diets (or whatever other fancy diets that … Continue reading Why You Need to Work with a Nutritionist?

  Have you ever gone on a diet? How did it go? Did you lose any weight? Most likely the answer is yes. But did you keep the weight off long term, or gain it all back once you stopped the diet?   When people go off the diet they not only gain back the … Continue reading Why Diets Fail & What To Do About It?

  The price of food is skyrocketing these days. Whether dining out or eating at home, costs have gone up. Every time I go grocery shopping, I bite my tongue looking at the bill. Buying organic is even more brutal. I’m sure you must be feeling the pinch on your pocket as well. But eating … Continue reading How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

  Constipation. We all suffer from it at one point or another, no big deal. However, recurrent bouts of constipation need attention. Do you know that 1 in 4 Canadians has symptoms of constipation? You are constipated, if you meet at least 2 of the following criteria: • Fewer than 3 bowel movements / week • … Continue reading Beating Constipation Naturally

  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

  “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!

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

Happy New Year! Are you seeing/ hearing stuff all around you about New Year’s resolutions, goal setting, planning, execution strategies etc?   I am certainly getting inundated with those messages.   I don’t know about you, but I am so DONE with the resolution nonsense. I’ve personally never been able to keep up with them … Continue reading New Year Resolutions Blah-Blah-Blah

    As the year draws to and end and we celebrate the Holidays, let’s take a moment to pause and reflect on all that has happened this year- the good, the bad, the exciting, the intimidating. I have had the most incredible time serving you, and seeing the progress of my clients and celebrating … Continue reading Happy Holidays!