by H&PC Team | Jun 13, 2021 | Blog
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (known as EVOO) is the juice squeezed directly from the olive fruit. EVOO is not refined or extracted using chemicals or heat, so it’s naturally high in antioxidants and beneficial fats. Oils that aren’t classified as Extra Virgin are...
by H&PC Team | Jun 6, 2021 | Blog
Many people are familiar with calories, the measurement of energy in food. Calorie counting is often used in diets for weight loss, but how do we know how many calories each individual needs in a day? There are a lot of diets out there recommending the same number of...
by H&PC Team | Jun 4, 2021 | Blog
What we eat at breakfast has the ability to influence how we feel throughout the rest of the day. No exaggeration. A breakfast that includes protein, whole grains, healthy fats, and colour (i.e. plant foods) will set you up for a day of stable blood sugar levels and...
by H&PC Team | May 24, 2021 | Blog
In a bid to train and perform better, harder and faster, clients have become increasingly interested in creatine supplements, so we wanted to answer some of the more frequent questions we get asked as dietitians. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits...
by H&PC Team | May 17, 2021 | Blog
Cheese is a popular and versatile ingredient and it’s a common ingredient in popular dishes from many different cultures. Cheese has often gotten a bad rap in diet culture for being an indulgent treat or it’s thought to contribute to weight gain or poor...
by H&PC Team | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog
Bread is very much an established staple in the diets of many countries and cultures, and has been prepared in various forms for thousands of years. Despite its enduring popularity, bread often gets quite a bad rap. So, is bread bad for you? Health benefits of...
