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Are the apparent adverse effects of heavy cannabis use on the bone just due to users being thinner? It’s been recognized for decades that cigarette smoking can have “a major effect” on bone health, “increasing the lifetime risk of hip fracture by about half.” It also appears to impair bone healing, so much so that…
3 Recipes for Spring with Grocery Shopping Lists to Match – A Market Basket of Nutrition Services This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We’ll assume you’re ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read MorePrivacy & Cookies Policy
Sorayya Dossett is an animator-turned-Certified Nutrition Consultant. After the birth of her first child, the intense and delicate postpartum season caught her completely off-guard and left her feeling depleted. This experience ultimately led her to enroll in OBN to become a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in postpartum. Sorayya is the founder of Hello Mother Goose, a…
20 Nov I Am a Dietitian Who Recommends Breakfast Cereals and Here’s WhyThis post was sponsored by General Mills. All opinions are my own.As a registered dietitian (RD) and mother of three kids, I always make sure that we are all eating breakfast. If you’re trying to get kids to school in a timely fashion,…
Dried parsley and oregano are by far the richest sources Purple corn, all berries/currants,plums and pomegranate too. ========================================================================================= Need Help Improving Insulin Resistance & Inflammation? The list above is not intended to represent all that is required on a grocery trip but rather a small and scientifically driven sampling of some potentially very important foods…
These brunch recipes are tried-and-true, quick and easy and best of all both dietitian-approved and kid-loved! Perfect for a holiday brunch or feeding a big crowd, everyone will rave about these delicious and nutritious brunch dishes (even your picky eater!). My love for breakfast and brunch runs deep, so naturally, many of the recipes that…
Diving Deep: 10 Nutrition Myths for Swimmers Busted By: Natalia Diamond, reviewed by James Richardson, registered dietitian and sports nutritionist Before we bust various common nutrition myths for swimmers, we feel a preamble is necessary. Diving into the world of swimming demands dedication, long hours and many very early mornings. It’s also undeniable that…
After the first three installments in this blog series, readers know about the importance of a well-balanced diet and adequate iron to fuel your performance for the Vancouver Sun Run. In this fourth and final installment, we’ll delve into why calcium is indispensable for runners and how you can ensure you’re getting enough of it…
In the words of esteemed Prof. Tim Noakes, “For every complex problem, there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.” As we commemorate International Day of Action for Women’s Health on 28 May, we spotlight an often-overlooked yet profound issue in women’s health: insulin resistance. A large portion of health and chronic diseases…
Speed up your meal prep by cooking beets in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. It’s a great way to prepare beets. It’s also a faster way that’s also hands off than roasting them in the oven for an hour. [This beets in a pressure cooker recipe was originally posted in April 2019. It has…
