Good Mood Food – Part 2

Good Mood Food – Part 2

by | Jun 21, 2016 | Healthy Lifestyle

During the winter months we often find ourselves a bit more gloomy and depressed. In the previous article we mentioned the importance and benefits of the ‘healthy-brain-diet” and its effect on mental illness. We also discussed some basic guidelines (See Good Mood Food...
Good Mood Food – Part 2

Good Mood Food – Part 1

by | Jun 14, 2016 | Healthy Lifestyle

Winter is here and it is common to feel a bit under the weather. Cold, rainy days are often associated with a gloomy, depressed mood. However, emerging research has shown the benefits of a “healthy-brain diet” and its value as an underutilized but effective...

Healthy Eating for Students:

by | Apr 5, 2016 | Healthy Lifestyle

We all know students have a tight budget and don’t have time to spend hours cooking. But they need nutritious meals to keep them healthy and for optimal brain function. Try one or more of the following tips to increase your nutritional intake: Try to always combine...

LIFE AS A DIETITIAN

by | Mar 31, 2016 | Healthy Lifestyle

I decided to move away from the healthy recipes and great tips for one day and be honest and real about life as a dietitian. Below are a few of the things that we have to deal with daily: The first thing most people ask me when we meet is; can I give them a meal plan...
To Exercise or Not to Exercise?

To Exercise or Not to Exercise?

by | Mar 16, 2016 | Healthy Lifestyle

Exercise can prevent or postpone the onset of a disease by acting directly on the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (the heart and lungs), and indirectly on METABOLISM, BODY MASS and BODY COMPOSITION (muscle, bone and fat). Exercise is an essential part of everyday life because...
Tips for Healthy Eating While Eating Out

Tips for Healthy Eating While Eating Out

by | Feb 17, 2016 | Healthy Lifestyle

You have been eating healthy the entire week, going to the gym every day (well almost every day), eating your 5-a-day of vegetables and limiting luxuries. Today your friends or family decided they want to go to a restaurant. Now what? Do you fake a sudden onset of flu...