Resources
Holiday treats are notoriously high in calories, fat and sugar (one 500 mL glass of traditional ...
Read More
We’ve all heard about detoxing. The “back to school” season signals the end of summer — and the end ...
Read More
There are few things more nostalgic than a sticky, drippy, brightly-coloured popsicle on a hot ...
Read More
If you’re back at the office, you may be avoiding high-touch areas like the staff kitchen, ...
Read More
It’s the season to fire up the barbecue! But depending on what you throw on the grill – and how ...
Read More
With cafeterias, food courts and communal kitchens being closed during this phase of the ...
Read More
If you’ve been working from home for the last several weeks, your diet has likely fallen into one ...
Read More
Onions add flavour (not calories) to any dish. Melanie Yelland, Registered Dietitian, Medisys ...
Read More
Celebrate your next special occasion with the Medisys free-of-refined-sugar watermelon birthday ...
Read More
If lunchtime during the COVID-19 pandemic has morphed into a steady stream of snacks consumed ...
Read More
A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content — or some delicious work-from-home snacks! Carve out ...
Read More
Do you find yourself “dashboard dining” or eating “al desko”? These unhealthy eating practices ...
Read More
Balancing our blood sugar plays an important role in keeping our mood stabilized. Blood sugar ...
Read More
By the age of 40, half of us will experience a mental illness like depression or anxiety. We know ...
Read More
Medisys’ Registered Dietitians across Canada developed this recipe guide to help you thrive in the ...
Read More
Freezer food often brings thoughts of frozen peas and your mother’s tried and true casserole. But ...
Read More
The frozen food aisles of many grocery stores are sparse as retailers struggle to keep up with ...
Read More
Are you short on fresh produce? Unable to grocery shop? Trying to make use of the pantry and ...
Read More
This cozy, bright, and nourishing “golden temple” soup is loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients ...
Read More
Trends in the food and nutrition world seem to change as quickly as the 52-week fashion cycle, but ...
Read More
I lingered around my mother in the kitchen and watched her cook while I was growing up. Regularly, ...
Read More
March is nutrition month in Canada and this year’s campaign theme is “More than Food”. We couldn’t ...
Read More
A plant-based lifestyle has become increasingly popular, and for good reason: it can help optimize ...
Read More
Whether you’re a diehard football fan or are just tuning in for the commercials, there’s one thing ...
Read More
Considering a juice cleanse? Here's why you should reconsider
By Heather Feldmann, Registered Dietitian, Medisys Health Group |
January 06 2020 |
Nutrition & Recipes
Do you feel like your healthy habits were de-railed this holiday season? Perhaps you enjoyed more ...
Read More
I recently had a client sum up his last three decades this way: “In our twenties, all our friends ...
Read More
This recipe, created by Jessica Tong, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant at Medisys, is ...
Read More
If you are cutting carbs by reducing your consumption of highly-processed foods and refined sugar, ...
Read More
Simple steps to preventing diabetes
By Andrea Stokes, Registered Dietitian, Medisys Health Group |
November 04 2019 |
Nutrition & Recipes,
Physical Health
About 11 million Canadians are living with diagnosed diabetes and an additional 1.5 million have ...
Read More
Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous? How about “going with your gut” ...
Read More
This hearty, richly flavored lentil stew with leafy greens and mushrooms will become your ...
Read More
Do you tend to suffer a sleepiness attack after lunch? This smoothie is a great mid-afternoon pick ...
Read More
Your brain is always working and burning energy. While the brain represents just 2% of a person’s ...
Read More
A salad always an easy and healthy option for lunch or dinner– but that big bowl of leafy greens ...
Read More
If you have ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably experienced a weight loss plateau and know ...
Read More
Consider this scenario: two men of the same age, weight, and height, with similar lifestyles, both ...
Read More
Believe it or not, almost half of all food produced worldwide ends up in the trash — whether during ...
Read More
We know that our diet has a significant impact on our health, but we don’t always think about the ...
Read More
In a country with little, if any, opportunity to synthesize enough vitamin D during the fall and ...
Read More
An excellent alternative to pasta, this spaghetti squash bowl will satisfy your cravings for Greek ...
Read More
It’s no surprise that women have different nutritional needs than men. Hormonal changes that occur ...
Read More
Think one sugary drink (or one glass of water) won’t make a difference? Think again.
Read More
Inspired by David Eyre’s pancake from the New York Times Cookbook, Jessica’s version of the Dutch ...
Read More
Today more than ever, both in adolescence and in adulthood, men and women feel increased pressure ...
Read More
Whether you're looking to reduce your meat consumption, find a substitus to dairy products because ...
Read More
Food has the potential to offer a variety of benefits, including increased energy, decreased risk ...
Read More
When it comes to eating healthy, small changes can add up to offer huge health benefits. These ...
Read More
In today's era of endless content, there is an abundance of sources discussing what to include, or ...
Read More
The Ketogenic diet has been rising in popularity over the past few years thanks to its many ...
Read More
Did you find yourself over indulging latly? Don’t feel badly about it; you now have time to get ...
Read More
The table below includes a list of healthy snacks that can easily be made into lunches. Be ...
Read More
One smoothie does not fit all flavour preferences. These smoothie recipes are meals designed by ...
Read More
For the foodies on your holiday list, try a DIY healthy edible treat. Complement the gift with a ...
Read More
For the foodies on your holiday list, try a DIY healthy edible treat. Complement the gift with a ...
Read More
With the holidays fast approaching, our social calendars begin to become filled with parties, ...
Read More
Is a healthy family feast on your wish list this year? Studies show that the average weight gain ...
Read More
Looking for an easy, festive holiday recipe to serve at your next company pot luck or holiday ...
Read More
December holidays come but once a year, can’t we let loose a little? Do you really want me to spoil ...