One of the most important steps one can make, before making any actual changes to their diet, is to step back and observe. While this doesn’t seem like much, especially if you are ready for things to change now or even yesterday, it’s a hugely valuable step.
Read MoreLike so many people, I bet you’ve dieted for years. Hopping on and off diets that have promised you a quick fix, an easy way to lose weight. The problem with ‘easy’ fixes is that they usually aren’t easy and they do more damage than good in the long run. I’m here to say that you need to stop putting your faith in diets that do nothing but disappoint and screw up your relationship with food. Instead of dieting, you need to “undiet” instead.
Read MoreYou tell me that dieting always works for you. You always lose weight when you cut out this or that food, or when you follow a certain type of plan. You are always able to lose the weight when you put your mind to it. You measure your success by the weight lost. I’m here to tell you that these weight loss diets aren’t a success, despite the weight loss.
Read MoreAs we wrap up 2018, I’d first like to say a big Thank You to all my readers. Blogging is a fun pastime for me and I appreciate being able to share my thoughts on nutrition with you. So, without further ado, here are my top 5 most read posts in 2018….
Read MoreDietitian (RD)Sometimes we just need to stop pushing ourselves to get the results we need.
Read MoreI’m talking full-fat dairy in this post and why I don’t think you need to fear dairy fat.
Read MoreYeah! It's Nutrition Month. This year's theme is Unlock the Potential Of Food. Find out what that means to me in this Nutrition Month related post.
Read MoreWhen seeing a dietitian regarding your nutritional health, you may be tempted to sit back and let them tell you what to do. Maybe they’ll give you a meal plan to follow and a list of foods to eat, and you’re done, right?
Wrong.
Read MoreAre calorie listings on menus a good idea? Do they do more harm than good? Well, it depends on who you talk to. Check out this post on the pros and cons of having calories listed on menus.
Read MoreA diet is not a lifestyle. Being defined by your eating is giving your diet too much importance.
Read MoreIn this final month of the year-long Journey to Healthy Eating Challenge, we look inward and focus on mindful eating. Could you be eating more mindfully? Follow along to find out...
Read MoreDid you know that there are steps you can take to lower blood pressure through diet? Check out these 6 foods proven to have blood pressure-lowering effects...
Read MoreThis month we are learning to include the foods which keep our blood pressure in check. Hypertension is all too prevalent but there are some dietary and lifestyle factors that are in your control.
Read MoreIs it possible to get enough iron from a vegetarian diet? Find out all about plant-based, non-heme iron, along with where to find it and how its best absorbed.
Read MoreThis month's healthy eating challenge focuses on getting enough dietary iron. For many iron is not a problem but there are certain groups of people that do find it difficult to obtain this blood building nutrient. Find out who is most at risk and which foods are best to combate low iron.
Read MoreLeftovers get a bad rap. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. It really doesn’t. While some leftovers get better with age, others can be transformed into new and dare I say, better, creations. That’s what I’m here to talk about today - reinventing or re-imagining our leftovers.
Read MoreEver wondered how Registered Dietitians meal plan? Check out these 10 ways to make your meal planning easier!
Read MoreThe month of September is all about getting organized and starting to meal plan.
Read MoreEver wondered if online diet groups are helpful? After reading this, you may think twice about taking all the information you learn from them at face value.
Read MoreCurious about omega-3 fats? Find out why we need them and which foods are rich sources.
Read MoreReal Food. Less confusion. More enjoyment.
Kate Chury is a Nutritionist and Food Educator with a passion for food and nutrition. She believes in helping people develop a healthy relationship with food while inspiring them in the kitchen.
