By Gillian Ronald, Registered Dietitian and Health Coach As a Registered Dietitian in private practice, one of the questions I get asked a lot is, “Can you give me some ideas for healthy snacks?” This is a great question. “Snacks” are for those times in between...
By Gillian Ronald, Registered Dietitian & Health Coach Happy Holidays! I don’t know about you, but I am ready for some cozy, yummy, warm holiday meals and treats. 2020 has been a very trying year – mentally, emotionally and physically. Some holiday cheer is...
Magnesium is an essential mineral for our nutrition, and is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in our bodies. It is a macro-mineral, along with calcium, sodium and potassium. Unlike trace elements, all four of the macro-minerals are needed in the large...
By: Gillian Ronald, Registered Dietitian and Health Coach Nuts and seeds are nutrition power houses that supply vitamins and minerals like Vitamin E and fiber, protein and healthy fats. Many schools and places of work don’t allow these nut items in lunch kits,...
By: Gillian Ronald, Registered Dietitian and Health Coach September means back to school! Whether your heading back to class or work, boosting your immune system this year is more important than ever. The immune system is a complicated and fabulous force. It works...
The saying “you are what you eat” is true. In an ideal world, all the vitamins and minerals we require would be consumed from our perfectly balanced diet. However, the world is far from ideal. Each day is a challenge to keep up with busy schedules and...
