I just read over the recovering Alcoholic Q/A. Do you believe this applies to eating disorders as well? I need some very drastic help in this area and would appreciate your guidance. My situation is in relation to simply over-eating and eating for comfort and almost any situation… Advice: Yes it applies to almost every [...]

Did you know that women are twice as likely as men to diet, even though men are more likely to be “overweight?” Or that black women diet as frequently as or more frequently than white women? And that a quarter of all pregnant women are actually distressed by weight gain? The fact is, eating disorders [...]

Fill up on fibres Whole grains, vegetables and fruits are low in fat and calories and loaded with nutrients. Reduce portions Serve your meals on a smaller plate. It gives the impression of a bigger portion. Limit take out food One or two times a week maximum. Only eat a half portion; eat the rest [...]

I have been struggling with an eating disorder and self injury for about 2 years. I see a counselor every week, but it doesn’t seem to help. I go through periods when I come so close to suicide that it terrifies me when I realize how capable I sometimes am to go through with it. [...]

As a nutritionist, I surprise people with my motto: if you’re going to indulge, then do it right (have the full-fat version) and really enjoy it! I believe healthy eating includes food high in cream, butter, sugar or salt….just not every day and not every meal. It gets a little trickier during the holiday season [...]

It’s that time of year again, the holidays. What this means is countless festivities, food, family, friends and fun. For weeks we’re surrounded by mounds of potatoes and pounds of pie. How do you survive a season where butter and sugar seem to ooze from every plate? ‘Tis the season when unconscious eating reaches its [...]

I’ve found myself being very depressed lately; what can I do about this? I’m very overweight and I have chronic back pain. Please advise. Advice: Depression is caused by many things, but at a certain point the symptoms, causes and affects intertwine. If you have an organic depression (biochemical), you may be eating to alleviate [...]

You’ve heard it before . . . eat your broccoli, it’s good for you! Well, it’s true. Eating more broccoli, citrus fruits, onions and soy beans may help to protect you from cancer. And not just because of the nutrients they contain . . . it’s more likely because of the chemicals found in these [...]

Diabetes is a serious, permanent condition that affects the body’s ability to use sugar properly. People with diabetes either can’t produce or can’t respond to insulin, a hormone that allows glucose (sugar) to enter the individual cells of the body. It is estimated that diabetes affects nearly two million Canadians. Many more people may be [...]

Registered Dietitian-Nutritionists across North America are promoting the importance of nutrition as a determinant of your daily health. Healthy eating is important regardless of your age, gender and life style. Whether you are a busy mom or an active teen, all your nutritional needs can be met in ways that suit your individual eating habits. [...]