Hello, my name is Kristy. I am a registered social worker with the Manitoba Collegeof Social Workers and hold a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in International Developmentand Conflict Resolution Studies from the University of Winnipeg, as well as aMaster’s degree in Social Work from The University of Manitoba. My own […]
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How to Make Salad In a Jar First, grab your clean, glass jar. Quart-sized glass jars* work well for making entree salads and pint-sized jars* work well for side salads, fruit salads, or any smaller combination of a mason jar meal. I like using wide mouth jars since they are […]
It’s the holiday season—which means holiday parties. Want to keep things healthy-ish over the holidays? RDs share their best tips for what to eat, what dishes they like to bring, and how to handle the dessert table. True, singing loud is one way to spread holiday cheer, but gathering for […]
To become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, an individual must complete rigorous academic requirements including: A Bachelor’s degree with specific approved courses in subjects like biochemistry, physiology, food science and culinary arts. (By 2024, requirements will change and all new RD-eligible individuals must earn a Master’s degree!) A supervised practice experience. […]
Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls are a the perfect holiday dessert or snack. Made with just four ingredients and ready in under twenty minutes. I realize I’m a little late to the game with this recipe for pumpkin pie crescent rolls. In fact, I’m a little late to the game with […]
Stumble upon any food blog or cooking magazine, and you’re bound to find a recipe for cauliflower rice, cauliflower pizza crust, or cauliflower mashed “potatoes.” Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable that even TIME Magazine dubbed cauliflower “the new ‘IT’ vegetable” and the New York Times recently wrote about the […]
I’ve counseled numerous women and men like Marissa who share a similar story. They start off their day with the best intentions of doing “good,” so they eat exercise intensely, they eat very lightly, they keep their meals and snack to a minimum in an effort to “cut calories,” and they even […]
Which is the best protein powder for athletes? The highest in protein, lowest in sugar, and does it contain high quality ingredients? We compared over 50 different brands of protein powders, including all of the ones I was asked about most on my instagram Q&A last month. We’ve listed our […]
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that happens when a pregnant woman – not formerly diagnosed with diabetes – develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Normally, insulin, a hormone, is secreted by the pancreas to help get blood sugar inside your cells to be […]
Corn is Good for Weight Loss This is how you can eat corn flour to lose weight. It also has many health benefits. You may have eaten cornbread at home, hot corn. This corn flour is beneficial for your health in many ways. Maize flour is very beneficial in food […]