Andrea Miller MHSc, RD Consulting Dietitian

Mediterranean diet comes out on top, again! https://www.nbcnews.com//what-s-best-diet-2021-mediterrane

Food trends for 2021...I like the idea of indoor gardening. https://www.chatelaine.com/food/trends/food-trends-2021/

An interesting read on food trends coming in 2021... https://www.washingtonpost.com//6bd06636-43d8-11eb-b0e4-0f

Christmas day dessert as requested in my house- vegan, gluten free Boston cream cake.

Do you wear a step counter? are you walking more, these days? This is an interesting post on the use of step counters and counting your daily steps... https://www.chatelaine.com/hea/fitness/how-many-steps-faq/

This is a great idea! When we cannot gather together, we can still share Christmas traditions: https://www.chatelaine.com//kitchen-tips/shipping-mailin/

There now are a number of studies that provide evidence-based perspectives on what nutritional styles are good for the brain and what foods should be avoided or minimized. In terms of a dietary style with solid scientific evidence related to promoting brain health, nothing comes closer than the Mediterranean diet. https://www.psychologytoday.com///is-your-brain-olive-oil

New recipe for dinner tonight. BlackBerry glazed chicken with rice and oven roasted vegetables.

https://www.thestar.com//got-a-food-idea-that-can-take-you

Great tips for healthy snacking... https://www.cbc.ca//we-asked-a-dietitian-how-make-our-snac

Doctors are taught an average of 1 percent of their total lecture time in medical school learning about nutrition, and now one doctor, Dr. Michael Greger, is out to change that. The average time spent learning about "food as medicine" falls far short of the National Research Council’s recommendation for a baseline nutrition curriculum, according to a new report published by The Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, which has acknowledged: "Nutrition plays a critical role in the... prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases, and diet is one of the most significant risk factors for disability and premature death in the United States." I would love to see more nutrition education in Canadian medical schools- or at the very least, education regarding indicators of when to refer to a registered dietitian. Read More: Doctors Don't Learn Nutrition. One MD is Out to Change That | https://thebeet.com/doctors-dont-learn-nutrition-in-med-s/

Each year, about half of Canada’s food supply goes to waste. Fields of produce are plowed under due to cancelled orders; tomatoes destined for pasta sauce fall off conveyor belts and never make it to store shelves. That might be about to change. https://www.yorktonthisweek.com//ottawa-wants-to-hear-your

For those who like to combine tech with grocery shopping... https://www.cbc.ca//spot-it-app-guelp-kitchener-ontario-1.

I love being in a forest- how about you? http://www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/guide-forest-bathing/

Todays baking project...vegan, gluten free plum cake.

Just a few of the recipes you can find in the meal planning program I offer. These recipes have only a few ingredients and require minimal prep time. Message me for more information.

Why nutrition information is constantly changing.... https://www.psychologytoday.com//why-nutrition-advice-keep

Have you seen this new, Canadian app? Check it out. You and your family can all get on board: https://www.aim2be.ca/

Its back-to-school time, and back to a routine. Its a busy time for everyone. Between making school lunches, helping with homework, and after-school activities, theres little time to even think about dinner. To make the transition a little easier, why not try a personalized, customized meal planning app. This program provides all recipes, a food food prep schedule and a grocery list. The program can be customized to food preferences, health goals, food allergies and intolerance and cooking interest/ability and time. Message me if you have questions or if you would like to sign up. All you need to do is complete one form. http://amillerrd.ca/meal-planning/

Making peach jam, today.

Try to limit your intake of ultra-processed foods- focus on whole foods, cooked at home. Need ideas for recipes and meal planning- message me. https://nationalpost.com//diets-high-in-ultra-processed-fo

Great tips for increasing energy and feeling well. What strategies do you use to improve your health and manage stress? https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-boost-energy

Have you noticed an increase in your grocery bill? I sure have... https://edmonton.citynews.ca//covid-19-affecting-food-pri/

Have your eating habits changed since the beginning of the pandemic? How? Share some of the changes you have made. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-has-the-pandemi/

Trying to reduce food waste at home? Check out our latest blog post... http://amillerrd.ca/category/main-blog/

One of my favourite summer salads.

Some helpful advice... https://thriveglobal.com//small-ways-to-shift-negative-t/

Great tips to decrease waste in your kitchen... https://pamelafergusson.com/a-dozen-tips-for-your-zero-was/

Some great tips on meal planning while kids are eating and learning at home: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//what-to-feed-kids-distance-

EatLove recipe of the month... Interested in learning more about this personalized meal planning program? Message me. https://www.eatlove.is//5a5e8a93-7586-4de1-ae8a-97d29d0593

Some of the silver linings that are the result of COVID19...cooking more at home, eating meals with family members... What are your silver linings over the past few months? https://guelphfamilyhealthstudy.com//how-is-covid-19-imp/

Do you love zucchini? I do- check out our latest blog post from our Nutrition grad. http://amillerrd.ca/category/main-blog/

This looks like a lovely cookbook: https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-this-cookbook-f/

Learn about what Health Canada is doing to make healthy eating the easier choice for Canadians, and to make food safe. https://www.canada.ca//publications/f/highlights-2019.html

Check out this great new app: Designed for families, Aim2Be aligns with Canadian health and physical activity recommendations. It integrates living green principles, behaviour change techniques, and more. Discover more about how Aim2Be was designed by experts and tested by families. https://www.aim2be.ca/

Are you cooking at home, more? Here are some great ideas for a new cookbook or two, all recommended by Dietitians. https://www.self.com/gallery/best-healthy-cookbooks

Todays cooking adventure: gluten free scones.

I am so pleased to see the shift in thinking regarding the new guidelines for the management of obesity. Looking forward to physicians shifting their treatment goals.

Love this recipe from EatLove. Interested in a personalized, customized meal planning program for you and your family? This program provides all recipes, selected based on your cooking interests and food preferences, a food prep schedule and a complete grocery list. All you need to do, is fill out a form and I will do the rest. You will have RD support for the entire time you use the program. Message me if you are interested.

Released today- new evidence-based guidelines for the management of obesity. so pleased to see a holistic approach. Obesity is a prevalent, complex, progressive and relapsing chronic disease, characterized by abnormal or excessive body fat (adiposity), that impairs health. People living with obesity face substantial bias and stigma, which contribute to increased morbidity and mortality independent of weight or body mass index.... This guideline update reflects substantial advances in the epidemiology, determinants, pathophysiology, assessment, prevention and treatment of obesity, and shifts the focus of obesity management toward improving patient-centred health outcomes, rather than weight loss alone. Obesity care should be based on evidence-based principles of chronic disease management, must validate patients lived experiences, move beyond simplistic approaches of eat less, move more, and address the root drivers of obesity. People living with obesity should have access to evidence-informed interventions, including medical nutrition therapy, physical activity, psychological interventions, pharmacotherapy and surgery. https://www.cmaj.ca/content/192/31/E875

Local residents, check out this great webinar from two amazing dietitians, Jessica Corner RD and Lisa Ireland, Registered Dietitian, Pickering

Dinner...yum. Shrimp, arugula, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, feta cheese and quinoa pasta. So delicious. Ready in about 15 minutes.

Did you know that skipping can help protect your bones? This is my new skipping rope. They have come a long way since I was a kid. This one records data, digitally and can be used without the long rope, when skipping indoors.

Are you feeling pandemic fatigue. It is real and it can impact all of us. Practice self-care, connect with family and friends in a safe way and hang in there. https://www.wdgpublichealth.ca//pandemic-fatigue-what-it-a

We need to continue practicing the public health guidelines- wash your hands, often, wear your mask and practice social distancing. Stay safe. https://www.cbc.ca///second-wave-covid-19-quebec-1.5666111

This is helpful...

Would love to see more of this in Ontario.

This Saturday, be part of history making. Film a portion of your day and submit it for the "Life in a Day" documentary. https://deadline.com//ridley-scott-kevin-macdonald-2020-l/

Just because something is posted on Facebook, does not mean it is real, accurate or reliable. Check sources, look for biases and be sure the post comes from a source that is evidence based and reputable.