In some Canadian provinces or territories, the government may offer free nutrition and healthy eating consultation through phone . If you want to speak with a Registered Dietitian about your nutrition and health concerns, call the toll-free numbers below: British Columbia Dial 8-1-1 from local phone or Email a HealthLink BC Dietitian Manitoba Toll free: 1-877-830-2892; Winnipeg: 1-204-788-8248; or Ask an Expert and direct your question to a dietitian Ontario Toll free: 1-877-510-5102 or Email a Dietitian
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A food guide serving, developed by Canadian government, is a reference size of each food group. By knowing food guide servings, you will have better understanding of balanced eating. Eating well-balanced is composed of all food groups in right amount to ensure you get the nutrients (calories, vitamins and minerals) that your body needs. The number of servings for each food group varies from one individual to another. Determining factors include age, gender, physical activity, environmental or health condition. So [...]
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“You should eat for two now that you’re pregnant!”, this statement is what I usually hear around regarding women’s food intake during pregnancy. Should pregnant women eat for two? The answer is no. However, you do need to eat a little more. Here’s the general food guide servings per day for pregnant Canadian women ages 19 to 50 years old. Vegetables and fruits – 7 to 8 servings Grain products – 6 to 7 servings Milk and alternatives - 2 servings Meat [...]
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Lacto-ovo vegetarians are those who eat plant-based foods including eggs and dairy products. The United States Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines for Americans in 2010. For the first time in history, the dietary guidelines include recommendations not only for standard eating pattern (they used “eating pattern” term instead of “diet”) but also for vegetarians and vegans. Listed below is the recommended daily food intakes (2000 calories) for lacto-ovo vegetarians. It also shows sample serving sizes for each food group [...]
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Munching on some tree nuts is an option you’ll enjoy while managing your weight. Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistacchios and walnuts. They provide vitamin E, copper, manganese, thiamin, phosphorus, magnesium and some antioxidants. They are also rich in heart healthy fats, dietary fiber and protein. You’ll feel fuller longer! The guide below will show you how many in an ounce of tree nuts. Eat them within your caloric needs and at the [...]
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I remember as a child, my mother woke up early in the morning to prepare a good breakfast for the whole family. A typical Filipino breakfast she often prepared for us is a combination of fried rice with garlic, dried fish (“tuyo”), sunny side-up egg, and a side of diced tomatoes. The aroma of fresh garlic being sauteed would definitely made me jumped off my bed and got ready for yet another healthy breakfast. Yes, I would say I am accustomed to [...]
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