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Mascarpone tart with short bread crust, strawberries, and whipped cream 🤤🤤🤤 . . . . . #dietitianeats #dessert #strawberries #futuredietititan #nutritionstudent #allfoodsfit #sweettooth

Snacking on matcha yogurt covered almonds today (amongst other things). Snacking is important for keeping energy levels up and boosting your mood! One of my major goals right now is working towards normalized eating patterns, which can be difficult as I work shift work and am a busy, active student and yoga teacher. So one of my current goals is MORE SNACKING so that I avoid reaching extreme hunger states and keep my energy levels balanced. Isn’t that a great goal?! . I went to the bulk store yesterday and picked up a bunch of new treats for a road trip this weekend! What’s your favourite road trip snack? . #matcha #snack #almonds #toronto #futuredietitian #nutritionstudent #nutrition

Throw back to eating in nature last week! ⛺️ Preparing food while camping poses a set of challenges that always make eating feel more rewarding. Cooking even the simplest meals takes a little longer on a small bbq or over the fire, plus a storage is an issue because a) 🐻 and b) no refrigeration! ⛺️ Some tips for healthy eating while camping: • Plan your meals ahead of time to ensure you bring all the right ingredients and kitchen tools. This way you won’t end up using an axe to try and open a can of beans! • Stock up on fruits and veggies that don’t need to be kept chilled to stay fresh (apples, bananas, tomatoes, sweet potatoes). • NUT BUTTER!!! For quick protein 🥜 • Keep a cooler filled with ice for the “essentials” that need to be refrigerated. • Pack muffins, granola bars, energy balls, and fruit for quick snacks while hiking. • Try to eat vegetarian! Eggs and yogurt will last in a chilled cooler for a couple days, but try to consume them early in the trip. We are beyond meat burgers as well because they can be kept refrigerated instead of frozen (and also they’re delicious)! You could also opt for cans of tuna for some pescatarian protein. • Oats make an easy, hearty breakfast. You can make overnight oats and store in a container, or add boiling water in the morning. ⛺️ Happy camping/eating! #nutrition #futuredietitian #torontodietitian #nutritionstudent #camping #nature #foodsafety #torontofood #grundylake #barbecue #vegetarian

Hot, savoury, noodley, and perfect for a rainy day 🍜! Dreaming about this vegetable miso potage from the other night.

Finally made it to Maha’s! The best part of this appetizer platter was the freshly baked pita with EVOO and Dokka. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I think the best dishes are colourful, interactive, and built to share. The social aspect of eating is often overlooked in our fast-paced society, even though social eating provides nutritional and mental benefits. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 People tend to eat better when they are around other people. They will actually consume more fruits and vegetables and less pop and fried foods! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For children and teens, eating with others can help them carry healthy eating patterns into adulthood, lower their risk of disordered eating patterns, and increase self-esteem. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If possible, try to remove the TV or phone screen from the dinner table! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #nutrition #healthyeating #familyhealth #healthykids #foodsharing #socialeating #nutritionstudent #futuredietitian #foodmatters #dietitian #torontodietitian

These rustic endurance crackers by @ohsheglows turned out amazing! I was skeptical about how they would taste because the ingredients were so simple- basically seeds and water! But they taste great and (more importantly) have a perfect cracker snap! 🌱 The seeds used in this recipe (chia, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin) are full of healthy fats. Omega-3 & -6 are known as “essential” fatty acids because they must be obtained from the diet, and are critically important to our long-term health and development. 🌱 Omega-3 is anti-inflammatory and often linked to reduced risk of heart disease. It’s also less common in the Western diet, and found in high amounts in chia seeds, fish, walnuts, canola, and water plants (seaweed and algae). 🌱 Omega-6 is pro-inflammatory, but don’t let that scare you. The inflammatory response is an essential protective mechanism the body uses to keep us healthy. Omega-6’s are found in high amounts in pumpkin, sesame, and sunflowers seeds, and olive, corn, and soybean oil. 🌱 The body operates best with a balance of omega-6 and omega-3 (think a ratio of approx 4:1). The Western diet is typically higher in omega-6 due to the increasingly high oil consumption over the past 100 years, averaging around 16:1. Research suggests the imbalance in fatty acids could be linked to the rise in many chronic diseases (diabetes, cancer, heart disease). 🌱 These crackers are a balanced, rich source of essential fatty acids. 🌱 #toronto #nutrition #dietitian #student #yoga #yogateacher #health #balance #snack #crackers #research

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