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A registered dietitian says you should forget about “maxing out” your fiber or protein and instead focus on these four actionable tips for eating better.

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RD Amy Shapiro

Obviously, everyone has nutritional advice to offer these days, while I’m sure it’s all well-meaning, contradictory, which can leave you feeling confused and confused. Who should we believe? This is an easy one. Trust dietitians, or give them the official US title, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, RDNs for short. To call yourself a dietitian in the … Read more

How much do you know about healthy eating? Take our nutrition quiz

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How much do you know about healthy eating? Take our nutrition quiz

Open this image in the gallery: Sasithorn Phuapankasemsuk/iStockPhoto/Getty Images Canadians are increasingly looking for diets that promote longer and healthier lives. Leslie Beck, a registered dietitian and weekly Globe and Mail columnist, has written extensively about healthy aging—from nutritional strategies that support brain, heart, and gut health to foods and nutrients that help maintain muscle … Read more

We asked a dietitian why eating ‘clean’ can make you feel bad

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Maggie and Neil

The concept of clean eating involves eating minimally processed foods as close to their natural state as possible, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. However, there are major drawbacks to clean diets when they are very restrictive, such as reducing carbohydrates. To better understand the nutrient gap in clean eating, we spoke with … Read more