by Diane Alkier | Oct 3, 2024 | Health conditions
Food addiction is a struggle many people face, and finding the right approach to treatment can be challenging. One effective solution is working with a dietitian. Let’s explore how dietitians play a crucial role in treating food addictions. Understanding Food...
by Diane Alkier | Jun 29, 2023 | Health conditions
I get it, I really do. Our society always wants quick fixes to things we are unhappy about and want to change. We don’t want it to be hard or painful, we want simple and fast solutions. Purchasing a meal plan to tell you exactly what, when, and how much to eat to...
by Diane Alkier | Jan 29, 2023 | Blog post, Fueling Your Body, Health conditions
Are you looking to improve your overall health and well-being? Have you heard of the Mediterranean diet but need to figure out what it is or how it can benefit you? If so, then this blog post is for you! The Mediterranean pattern of eating has been studied extensively...
by Diane Alkier | Jan 28, 2023 | Blog post, Health conditions, Nutrition Counselling, Updated
What is Inflammation? To understand what chronic inflamaation is, we must review inflammation first. Inflammation is the body’s way of protecting itself from harm and foreign substances. There are two main types of inflammation: Acute Inflammation – [short-lived...
by Diane Alkier | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog post, Health conditions, Nutrition Counselling, Updated
What are Food Allergies? Food allergies occur when your body’s immune system has a negative reaction to a protein found in a specific food. If you have a food allergy, you may not experience any symptoms the first time you eat the food. After you eat the food, your...
by Diane Alkier | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog post, Health conditions, Nutrition Counselling, Nutrition Services, Updated
What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which your body reacts poorly to gluten. Gluten is a type of protein that is found in many grains including wheat, durum, spelt, kamut, barley, bulgar and rye. When you have celiac disease, gluten...
