Andy De Santis
1910 Yonge Street - Suite #101 M4S 3B2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Diabetes Awareness Month seems as good a time as any to have an honest discussion about the keto diet. So that's what I've endeavoured to do in today's post. Enjoy! https://andytherd.com//revisiting-the-keto-diet-in-2020-m/

Nutrition is one of vast number of considerations in fertility discourse, but obviously a relevant one. In today's article I explore the foods, nutrients and dietary patterns that have been most strongly identified as being protective against infertility. https://andytherd.com//nutrition-female-fertility-which-f/

Intermittent fasting has become a novel area of inquiry in the world of insulin resistance management. In today's article I take a closer look at why it has generated interest in this area and what the limited evidence has to say thus far. https://andytherd.com//what-is-early-time-restricted-feed/

Prediabetes is one of four distinct stages of intervention across the type 2 diabetes spectrum. In today's article I explore some of the key foods that may contribute to A1C lowering and prevent the progression prediabetes into a type 2 diagnosis. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth https://andytherd.com//prediabetes-these-foods-will-help-/

I work with a number of vegans & vegetarians on optimizing their dietary pattern to eliminate any nutrient inadequacies. Whether a season vet or just trying vegetarianism on for size, there are 8 nutrients that you need to pay extra attention to. I elaborate further in today's article. #meatlessmonday https://andytherd.com/2018/03/20/8-nutrients-vegans-aware/

While I'd forgive you for thinking otherwise, I do more than just writing blogs and books. In today's article, I offer insights into what it's like to work with a dietitian like myself and the kinds of problems I help my clients solve ( and I also explain how my commitment to writing helps me solve them). https://andytherd.com//to-my-future-clients-work-with-me-/

Elevated cholesterol is a primary reason for being prescribed medication, but did you know that specific dietary changes can play a meaningful role as well? In today's article [https://andytherd.com//the-portfolio-diet-lowers-choleste/] I explain how these components, pictured below, work in our bodies to reduce our less favourable blood cholesterol levels.

Collagen is a top selling supplement, but will it really help improve the health of your skin and joints? I take a look at the evidence in today's article. https://andytherd.com//will-collagen-supplementation-impr/

If you're anything like me, the pandemic has probably taken a serious toll on your sleep quality and quantity and left you looking for low risk solutions to this troubling conundrum. But do they exist? Melatonin supplementation is often touted as a natural sleep aid, but whether or not it actually works is another question. Let's find out. https://andytherd.com//will-a-melatonin-supplement-help-y/

Welcome to #MatchlessMonday ... my very brave, very honest Kaleigraphy client Ariel discusses the decisions that led her to going unmatched for an internship and, more importantly, what she decided to next. Ariel is an exceptional writer and this reflective piece is a VERY compelling read for any aspiring RDs out there. https://www.thearielpointofview.com//i-only-applied-to-one

My client's continued fascination with the ketogenic diet has led me to craft today's piece exploring how I feel about this approach to eating and it's suitability for an individual looking to address concerns over their dietary pattern. https://andytherd.com//revisiting-the-keto-diet-in-2020-m/

So incredibly proud of my friend, colleague and first EVER Kaleigraphy writing client Holly who is back today reflecting on her journey from new grad to employed dietitian, taking the reader through all stages of the post internship job hunt + decision making process. Enjoy!! https://www.hollyforbesrd.com/post/hired-as-a-dietitian

I can't deny that intermittent fasting is a topic of great personal and professional fascination. Yet my interest in the topic would not excuse bias or favourable interpretations of the evidence to make it appear more beneficial than it actually is. In today's article I take a closer look at what we know about the potential benefits of fasting in humans. #intermittentfasting https://andytherd.com//intermittent-fasting-are-there-any/

It's #MeatlessMonday with a twist. Today I explore the connection between dietary choices and men's sexual health. Enjoy! https://andytherd.com//the-role-of-nutrition-in-mens-sexu/

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Have you ever wondered what the real differences are between farmed and wild-caught fish? My colleague Leigh Merotto, Registered Dietitian and I explore all aspects of this topic ranging from nutritional to environmental considerations. A must read for any fish lover! https://andytherd.com//04/23/wild-fish-vs-farmed-fish-mat/

Today's article is a Back 2 School special. I share some evidence-based strategies to encourage your child or teen to be more adventurous as it relates to the foods they are willing to eat. https://andytherd.com//helping-your-child-or-teenager-to-/

Stevia, aspartame, splenda - Is there a "best" sugar substitute? Are they any good for us at all? I know this is a topic of great interest and fortunately enough my colleague and friend Leigh Merotto, Registered Dietitian guest wrote an impeccable article addressing all of these questions, and more! https://andytherd.com//are-sugar-substitutes-good-for-you/

On Day 3 of PCOS Awareness Month 2020 I'd like to discuss elevated LDL cholesterol, which may often be paired with reduced insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS. The Portfolio Dietary pattern, as I explain in today's post, is particularly adept at reducing LDL levels and many of the foods it features offer additional benefits to insulin sensitivity as well. https://andytherd.com//the-portfolio-diet-lowers-choleste/ #pcosawareness

My wonderful Kaleigraphy client Marie-Maxime Bergeron Dt.P. Nutritionniste/Dietitian has put together a piece exploring the connection between what we eat, and how we think, with an extra emphasis on the role of the gut-brain connection. If this is a topic that fascinates you, today's article is a MUST read. https://www.nourishedjourney.ca//top-of-mind-how-nutrition

September is PCOS Awareness Month and I'd like to kick it off in earnest by sharing a post exploring the connection between soy intake and PCOS. What I've written within may surprise you. Enjoy ! #pcosawarenessmonth #pcosawareness https://andytherd.com//soy-intake-for-women-with-pcos-hur/

CoQ10 is a very popular supplement, I explore the reasons behind it's massive global sales in today's article. https://andytherd.com//is-coenzyme-q10-coq10-the-best-sup/

Looking to improve the quality and balance of your dietary pattern? Start by emphasizing foods rich in THESE 5 nutrients. https://andytherd.com//the-5-nutrients-you-need-to-eat-mo/

My Kaleigraphy writing client Maria (Let's Nourish to Flourish) has a knack for tackling tough topics and she continues that trajectory in today's post, addressing the controversial statements on intuitive eating made by Jillian Michaels that have the dietetic community's collective ears on fire. Enjoy! https://www.letsnourish2flourish.ca//my-thoughts-on-the-ji

Happy #MeatlessMonday everyone. As many of you know by now, I'm a big proponent of the utility of soy-based foods to help increase intake of plant protein. Yet, at every turn, soy faces detractors. Two of the common arguments against soy intake are that it's "all GMO" and that it's "bad for the environment". I explore the validity of these claims in today's blog post. https://andytherd.com//dispelling-a-few-more-myths-about-/

While far from mutually exclusive, kindness and expertise are distinct but essential characteristics of a well rounded healthcare practitioner. With this mind, I explore what the word "empathy" really means, and discuss the different forms of it and how they relate to healthcare practice. https://andytherd.com//want-to-be-a-better-dietitian-star/

In today's article my former intern Lara does an excellent job of objectively assessing some of the potential "dark sides" associated with the proliferation of GMO crops. A great read if you are into this type of stuff! https://andytherd.com//the-dark-side-of-genetically-modif/