It is my observation that there are two camps of people in the nutrition and wellness space: There is one group that pushes detoxes,...

Have you noticed that almost every grocery store now has a designated “health food” aisle? These shelves are littered with products that...

Throughout recent history, bread has been on the receiving end of a disproportionate amount of shaming and fear in the dieting world. The...

All you want is to be able to go to a grocery store, pick up some food, know exactly what’s in it, and go on your merry way. But this can...

Aah emotional eating. An activity that has characterized much of our leisure time in 2020 and now into 2021. Did you know there are three...

Can I tell you guys something? I am an avid snacker. Seriously. I love snacks. They are often more fun than actual meals, amirite?...

The name “Mediterranean diet” has such a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? It reminds us of lovely European cities, beautiful waters, and...

In a previous post, I provided 4 simple steps to making a balanced meal (check out this link for the full post). In essence, I discuss...

Is it just me, or has, “Drink more water!” become the official battle-cry of all health-related social media influencers? Don’t get me...

The internet is lousy with influencers, “nutritionists”, and fitness “experts” offering meal plans. They promise quick weight loss,...

If you’ve interacted with the health care system at all as an adult, you’ve probably heard the term “BMI” get thrown around a lot. You...

When you think about the things that you enjoy doing, you might think of reading, watching movies, eating popcorn, playing guitar, or...

The end of a calendar year often marks a time of radical intentions of change and self-improvement for the following year. We call them...

People often ask me how I'm able to eat a salad as a meal and actually feel satisfied. Salads are a staple in my menu rotation and not...

The word fibre gets thrown around a lot when talking about healthy food: “Eat more fibre!” “Fibre-rich foods!” But have you ever wondered...

Vitamin D clearly has the best PR team because it ended up with the most uplifting nickname out of all the nutrients: the SUNSHINE...

The term "superfood" is arguably the most successful marketing tactic ever created in the health industry. Food manufacturers can simply...

It’s a tale as old as time: Person wants to lose weight. Person starts eating less. Person loses weight. Person then stops losing weight...

Hi, I’m Robena and I’m a lover of vegetables 🙋🏾‍♀️ Some people think I’m crazy. Some think I’m lying. Others make the oh-so-hilarious...