Jane Graham, Registered Dietitian

04/06/2025

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) gang led by Robert Kennedy Jr. is not going to be happy with the results of a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. That makes me happy even though I have some quest...

02/07/2025

This tasty recipe is a fun finger food. Using high-fibre breakfast cereal adds the right amount of crunch to the turkey fingers.

01/13/2025

Looking to kickstart 2025 with a healthy breakfast option? Here you go!

This naturally sweet dish is perfectly paired with Greek yogurt.

12/21/2024

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. Whenever asked about the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the big players like smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes take up most of the medical community’s time. But go searching on the internet and you will find a...

09/14/2024

September often means the return of routines. Preparing healthy snacks to grab on the go can support a healthy eating pattern. Bake a double batch of these sweet zucchini muffins to add to your freezer. Pack the muffins in lunches or defrost for quick after-school snacks!

These sweet and fluffy muffins are packed with ingredients that contain lots of fibre, making them a nourishing breakfast to start your day.

08/31/2024

Buyer beware: IgG food intolerance tests are claimed to diagnose which foods you are intolerant to, but they are wildly inaccurate and have been denounced by major professional organizations. Studies indicate that the presence in the blood of IgG antibodies against a certain food item may actually be a marker of tolerance to the food, not intolerance.

“But where’s the harm?” we are so often asked. When your baby dies and has to be resuscitated in the emergency room, I’d say the harm has a Vegas-sized neon arrow above it. An infant boy in Hong Kong had a really bad reaction to being introduced to cow’s milk at eight months of age: vomiti...

08/26/2024

Enjoy this slow-cooked lasagna. Add any summer vegetables you have such as zucchini. Freeze leftovers in meal-sized portions to eat on busy nights or try a meal exchange with a friend.

This heartwarming, delicious lasagna is exactly what you need on busy days. Let your slow cooker do the work and come home to a meal everyone will love.

07/04/2024

Beat the heat! This frozen snack is perfect for hot summer days. You’ll want to make an extra large batch when grapes are on sale because this recipe is a kid favourite.

This frozen snack is perfect for hot summer days.

06/15/2024

It used to be so simple. One would receive their daily milk bottles from the milkman. Nowadays, the number of milk alternatives is enough to make anyone’s head swirl. There is skim milk, organic milk, fortified milk, raw milk, low-fat milk, buttermilk, A2 milk, lactose-free milk, flavored milk, co...

04/06/2024

Looking for healthy snack ideas? Try this muhammara dip! Muhammara is a dip made with red peppers and walnuts, commonly eaten in the Middle East. Taking the extra time to roast the red peppers and walnuts gives this dip a slightly smoky, delicious flavour. Serve it hot or cold with whole wheat pita and fresh veggies such as carrots or celery.

This dip is versatile and commonly eaten in the Middle East. It is just as delicious served warm or cold.

02/24/2024

Leaky gut syndrome is not a medically accepted diagnosis, yet it is common in integrative medicine, naturopathy, and functional medicine. Changes to the permeability of the intestine have been noted in inflammatory bowel disease, gut infections, HIV/AIDS, even IBS, but they appear to be consequences of these conditions and NOT their cause. The lactulose-mannitol test sometimes used to diagnose leaky gut syndrome is not reliable, and the dietary supplements often prescribed to treat the syndrome are not based on good scientific evidence.

There is a world in which our gut is leaking and causing all manner of diseases. It is not our world, but the trip through the looking-glass is an easy one to make. In her 2023 book Doppelganger, Canadian author Naomi Klein, often confused with conspiracy theorist Naomi Wolf, uses the concept of the...

02/15/2024

Looking to warm up on a cold winter night? Try this simple minestrone soup! It is made with pantry staples and winter produce. It is also a heart-healthy swap for higher sodium canned soups. You can make it your own by adding whole grain pasta, green beans or dried oregano.

This delicious, hearty soup can be prepared in a big batch and frozen to serve on busy and chilly nights.