Lifeberry

11/13/2025

It’s been a few years since I’ve done my annual “random facts that nobody asked for, but I’m sharing anyway because it’s my birthday” post, so here we go again. I really had to dig deep into my perimenopausal brain for these… so let’s see where we end up.

✨The last time I did one of these, I was a fresh mama to my little boy, Malekai. I now have another little boy named Cairo, who is just as beautiful as the city he’s named after. I never in my wildest dreams would have believed I would be a boy mom, but raising these little men has given me more purpose, more joy, and more grey hairs than I could have imagined.
✨If my son’s name didn’t already give it away..I’m originally Egyptian. Though I’ve never lived there, I am so proud to be from such an incredible country. The history, the culture, the humor…. It’s truly one of the most magical places on earth. My Arabic is embarrassing, but yes I can speak the language, too!
✨My first and only pet was a duck! Her name was Lucy. She was the love of my childhood, and I had the pleasure of having her in my life for five years. She followed me everywhere, until she was old and grey, and I will love her forever.
✨In grad school, my friends nicknamed me “Norini Poutini”. Yes. For my undying love of poutine. And yes, this was while I completed a Masters in Human Nutrition. You can’t help what you love. And I love french fries covered in gravy and cheese curds. And also nutrition.
✨I always wanted to be an engineer when I was growing up. Just like my dad. I got accepted into the engineering program at Waterloo and ultimately decided to choose nutrition instead. As much as I know he would have loved for me to follow in his footsteps, he never once said it out loud. He simply wanted me to do something I was passionate about, just like he did. After he passed away in 2023, I wear his Iron Ring everyday to remember him and keep him close to me always.

There you have it.

This is 39. She’s tired. She’s probably perimenopausal. And she’s excited for another year of creating more random and unforgettable memories 🤍

08/21/2022

🤦🏽‍♀️every week….

07/26/2022

The Glycemic Index is commonly used in Diabetes education, but did you know that it can also be helpful when you’re on the energy struggle bus?

Swipe through to read more about this!

07/21/2022

When I don’t have my fatigue-fighting dietitian pants on….you can guarantee I have my sleepy mama sweats on.

And on that note, good night 🌙✨


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07/15/2022

May your Friday be full of this kind of confidence, self love, and snacks of all kind. ♥️
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07/13/2022

Anyone else? 🙋🏽‍♀️

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06/23/2022

Especially when you grocery shop hungry….amiright? Walk. With. Purpose.

06/13/2022

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Hello! Thank you for stopping by...I'm Norine, and I'm a Registered Dietitian, Owner of Lifeberry Nutrition Consulting, and Co-Founder of One Elephant Integrative Health Team. More importantly...

05/18/2022

Truer words have never been written.

05/02/2022

Buckle up, this post is a personal one. Inflammatory Bowel Disease has played a significant role in my personal and professional life. Those closest to me know that I have two amazing sisters who have lived with Crohn’s Disease for many, many years. I’ve seen them go through hospitalizations, surgeries, and ups and downs - all of which proved that they are even stronger than I already knew them to be. In my private practice, I’ve worked with people of all ages through different stages of their IBD journeys, some newly diagnosed, confused and tired. Others, years in, trying their very best to keep painful and debilitating flare ups at bay. If I've learned anything over these years, it's that IBD is not talked about nearly enough as it should be.

Did you know that the amount of people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in Canada has grown to 300,000? By 2030, this number will have grown substantially—to over 400,000 Canadians.

The truth is, the rate of diagnosis for both Crohn’s and colitis is increasing in Canada—and researchers are desperately working to find out why, how they can stop it, and what they can do to make life better for those already living with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Because I want to help Crohn’s and Colitis Canada in their efforts to fulfill their promise of finding the cures to Crohn’s and colitis and improving the lives of those affected, I am hoping that today you will show your support for this cause by making a donation to my personal Gutsy Walk fundraising page.

On Sunday, June 5, 2022 I will join thousands of Canadians across the country in running 5km to support Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s vital research and patient programs. I am running for my beautiful sisters, and everyone I've met who has been touched by IBD. Please join me, in one way or another!

Thank you for your kind support. If you would like to donate to support my run and my sister’s team, please visit my link https://crohnsandcolitiscanada.akaraisin.com/ui/GutsyWalk2022/p/df64ce5819424a148efe1b59e207e195


Together as one we walk to stop Crohn’s and colitis.

03/15/2022

Be you, girl. Be 👏🏽You 👏🏽

03/04/2022

Another one of my go-to’s for a 30-minute meal (or 20 if you prep your veggies ahead of time!).
I love me some Mediterranean food, so these Chicken Gyros are one of my faves. It’s the simplicity for me - fresh, easy ingredients. No fuss. That’s the kind of eater I’ve always been and will forever be. You can always jazz these up with different vegetables, but if you need quick and simple - these gyros would be perfect on the menu this eve. Swipe for the recipe!