Blogs Archive - Dietitian Directory

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist – What’s the Difference in Canada?

May 15, 2021

Ever wonder about the difference between a Dietitian vs. a Nutritionist? Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: It’s all about something called a ...

Contributors: Nutrition Now Inc.

Nutrition Tips to Manage COVID-19 Related Concerns

March 29, 2021

A pandemic in the 21st century, are you kidding me? The reality has set in. The finish line keeps moving; ...

Contributors: Kelly Anne Erdman, MSc, RD, CSSD

Top Dietitians in Edmonton’s Surrounding Areas and in Northern Alberta

March 25, 2021

Northern Alberta has many culinary claims to fame – from world-famous Alberta beef to beautiful creamy corn, to canola oil ...

Contributors: Sprout Nutrition, Katie Brown, Erin Nelson, RD, Nutrition Starts

Top 5 Dietitians in Edmonton

March 19, 2021

If you live in Edmonton there are many Dietitians who are also available to answer your dietary questions. Here is ...

Contributors: Brandon Gruber, Revive Wellness Inc, Selene Yan, dietitian at Embodied RD, Serena Benali | In Good Nutrition, Rachel Tu, Food Flow Thought, Motivate Nutrition

5 Books Written by Calgary Dietitians

March 17, 2021

Are you curious about who the authors are in the Diet and Health section of the bookstore? Did you know ...

Contributors: Vincci Tsui, RD, First Step Nutrition, Cheryl Strachan, Sweet Spot Nutrition, Marlee Coldwell, RD

12 of the Best Family Restaurants in Edmonton

March 12, 2021

We took the liberty of tracking down 12 local kid-friendly, family restaurants in Edmonton that not only cater to kids ...

Contributors: First Step Nutrition

5 Simple Heart Healthy Eating Out Options in Edmonton

March 11, 2021

Eating out while following a heart healthy diet can still be an enjoyable experience. There are many heart-healthy eating out ...

Contributors: Shee Lillejord, Registered Dietitian

Interview with Shée Lillejord Dietitian – Helping Clients Find Balance

March 4, 2021

Shée Lillejord has been an online Registered Dietitian for 3 years of her 13-year career as a Registered Dietitian. Here ...

Contributors: Shee Lillejord, Registered Dietitian

Follow These Intuitive Eating Dietitians to Learn All About Intuitive Eating!

January 27, 2021

These Intuitive Eating Dietitians work hard to spread the intuitive eating message through their blogs, Instagram, & podcasts! Evidence shows ...

Contributors: Marlee Coldwell, RD

10 Delightful Local Restaurants in Edmonton

January 21, 2021

10 Local Restaurants in Edmonton If you’re tired of making home cooked meals and would like to enjoy some delicious ...

Contributors: Selene Yan, dietitian at Embodied RD

Top Calgary Dietitians to Follow on Instagram in 2021

January 18, 2021

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Instagram is the perfect place to inspire even the most novice ...

Carrie Mullin Innes, MSc, RD, IOC Dip Sports Nutr

January 14, 2021

About Carrie Carrie is the owner of Score Nutrition where she works with athletes of all ages and levels of ...

Does Sparkling Water Hydrate You?

January 7, 2021

Have you ever wondered does sparkling water hydrate you? Is sparkling water is as hydrating as regular water? Here you ...

Contributors: Esther Lac, RD (Trellis Nutrition)

Interview with Marlee Coldwell, Gut Health Dietitian

December 31, 2020

Like many Dietitians, Marlee Coldwell’s journey to where she now has many twists and turns. On to the interview with ...

Interview with Cheryl Strachan, Dietitian at Sweet Spot Nutrition

December 24, 2020

On a mission to share my love for delicious, real-life, heart health-enhancing food. Cheryl Strachan uses her 15 years of ...

Contributors: Cheryl Strachan, Sweet Spot Nutrition

Dietitian Grocery Haul For a Family of 5!

December 17, 2020

You might find yourself wondering what do Dietitians really buy at the grocery store? Do Dietitians skip the snacks ...

Contributors: Katie Brown

Strategies for Holding Your Drink

December 11, 2020

Are You Really Glad You Had That Last Drink? With this festive season, here are some thoughts on drinking alcohol ...

Contributors: Andrea Hardy, RD (Ignite Nutrition), Calgary Family Nutrition

Dietitian Interview with Audrey Tait: RD & Counsellor

December 10, 2020

Dietitian Audrey Tait I decided to become a Registered Dietitian when I was in high school. I attended University in ...

Contributors: Inspirational Insights Counselling, Inc.

Holiday Eating and Entertaining Strategies from Calgary Dietitians

December 4, 2020

Christmas Chaos It was the nightmare before Christmas, and all through the house, dieting difficulties were stirring, definitely much louder ...

Contributors: Andrea Hardy, RD (Ignite Nutrition), Renee Little, The Ambitious RD, Energize Nutrition

Interview with Katie Brown, RD – Inspiring Intuitive Eating

December 3, 2020

Katie Brown is a private practice dietitian with Inspire Nutrition in Edmonton, AB. She also helps feed tiny babies in ...

Contributors: Katie Brown

Holiday Eating – Handling Mega Meals, Workplace Treats, & Parties

December 1, 2020

December can be full of mega meals, workplace treats, and extravagant parties. Yes, even Dietitians think these things are the ...

Contributors: Shee Lillejord, Registered Dietitian, Energize Nutrition

Interview with Kelly Anne Erdman MSc, RD, CSSD – Sports Performance Dietitian

November 27, 2020

Kelly Anne Erdman is a sports performance Dietitian in private practice. She works with a variety of athletes and the ...

5 Local Edmonton Bakeries You Need to Try!

November 26, 2020

Edmonton Bakeries Find yourself with a craving for a sweet or savoury baked treat? Check out these delicious local ...

Contributors: Erin Nelson, RD

Interview with Dietitian Selene Yan – Perspective On Eating Disorders

November 19, 2020

Selene Yan is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor with over ten years of experience. Her goal is ...

Contributors: Selene Yan, dietitian at Embodied RD

Top 15 Plant-based Menu Items In Alberta Restaurants

November 12, 2020

What is Plant-Based Eating? Plant-based eating is described as a way of eating that incorporates foods from plants in your ...

Contributors: Nutrition Now Inc.

Interview with Esther Lac, Dietitian at Trellis Nutrition

November 5, 2020

Esther Lac is a Registered Dietitian who passionately advocates for cultural awareness and mental health in nutrition and dietetics through ...

Interview with Allison Easton RD – Eating Disorder Dietitian

October 29, 2020

Allison brings with her over 20 years of experience in many different areas of practice, but has more recently found ...

Contributors: The Nourish Collective

Jessica Eddy Gives Insight on a Balanced Diet for Aerialists and Dancers

October 22, 2020

Registered Dietitians like Jessica Eddy work in a diverse area of settings. Some of these include, but are not limited ...

Contributors: Nutrition Now Inc.

How Dietitians Don’t Ruin Halloween for Their Children (While Keeping Their Kids Healthy and Growing Well).

October 20, 2020

My kids can’t WAIT for Halloween. How much fun is it to dress up and go door-to-door for a free ...

Interview with Erin Nelson, Dietitian – Find Out Why All Foods Fit!

October 15, 2020

Erin Nelson is a private practice dietitian and owner of Balance Nutrition Counselling. This interview goes over her career in ...

Contributors: Erin Nelson, RD

7+ Best Hiking Snacks (According to Dietitians)!

October 8, 2020

Snack Ideas for Hiking When it comes to what to bring on a hike you have your core list of ...

Contributors: Kelly Anne Erdman, MSc, RD, CSSD

Lacombe Farmers Market: Central Alberta’s Hidden Gem

September 3, 2020

Alberta is known around the globe for our mountains, glaciers, and picture-perfect lakes. Less known is our expansive, bustling food ...

Contributors: Inspirational Insights Counselling, Inc.

8 Easy Ways to Incorporate Oats Into Your Breakfast!

September 3, 2020

Oats are an excellent source of fibre and can be a great addition to the diet of anyone looking to ...

Explore the Calgary Food Trucks Scene!

August 30, 2020

Living that Calgary Food Truck Life Calgary’s culinary scene is the best in Alberta, so much so that it is ...

Sunworks Farm- Providing local organic products

August 8, 2020

Sunworks Farm You may have seen Sunworks Farm at your local farmers market, but have you stopped to think about ...

Contributors: The Nourish Collective

Jennifer House, MSc, RD Registered Dietitian, Author, & Owner of First Step Nutrition

July 8, 2020

Jen House uses her 15 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian and practical experience of raising her own 3 ...

Contributors: First Step Nutrition

Top 10 Edmonton Dietitians on Instagram That You Need to Follow

June 4, 2020

Author: Erin Nelson, RD Following Edmonton Dietitians on Instagram is a great way to add some healthy inspiration to your ...

Contributors: Sprout Nutrition, FoodMed Inc., Erin Nelson, RD

Dessert Restaurants that Edmonton Dietitians Love

May 30, 2020

Authors: Megan Wallace, RD and Jenny Brown, RD Want to have your mind blown? Dietitians eat treats just like everyone ...

Contributors: Sprout Nutrition, Katie Brown, FoodMed Inc., Erin Nelson, RD

Top 10 Local Grocery Options in Edmonton

May 7, 2020

Love it or hate it, it’s quite possible that the most excitement you’re getting lately is your weekly trip to ...

Contributors: Sprout Nutrition, Katie Brown, FoodMed Inc., Erin Nelson, RD

Want to lose weight? Read this first

April 30, 2020

Weight loss is challenging, but there is support available from Registered Dietitians to help end the constant battle with the ...

Edmonton Restaurants Offering Prepared Meals, Meal Prep Kits and Grocery Packs During COVID-19

April 29, 2020

Isolation meal preparation have you feeling overwhelmed? Bored? Fantasizing about your favorite restaurant meal? Look no further… just as Edmontonians ...

Contributors: Sprout Nutrition, Erin Nelson, RD

Food Safety with COVID-19

April 24, 2020

What a frightening time dealing with Covid-19. This virus is known to live for up to 48 hours on hard ...

Contributors: Kelly Anne Erdman, MSc, RD, CSSD

What is Intuitive Eating & Why are Dietitians So Excited About It?

April 15, 2020

If you haven’t heard about intuitive eating yet, you are missing out so keep reading to get all the details! ...

Contributors: Renee Little, The Ambitious RD

Top 10 Calgary Registered Dietitians on Instagram You Need to Follow

February 6, 2020

Calgary has Dietitians who will impress you with their culinary skills, delight you with their travel eats, and influence you ...

Should I start my baby on solids at 4 or 6 months?

November 26, 2019

Since 2002, the World Health Organization and Health Canada have recommended that babies start solids around 6 months. It used ...

Contributors: First Step Nutrition

Contributors: Andrea Hardy, RD (Ignite Nutrition)

Baby-led Weaning Do’s and Don’ts

August 18, 2019

There are lots of questions floating around the internet about the “do’s and don’ts” of how to start solids with ...

Contributors: First Step Nutrition

5 reasons why your child is a picky eater

August 18, 2019

If you have a picky eater at home, you might be struggling to get your kids to try new foods. ...

Contributors: First Step Nutrition

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