Linda Stein RD, Consulting Registered Dietitian

03/02/2026

March is Nutrition Month! As a dietitian, I’m proud to support people in making informed choices that help them feel their best. Food is more than fuel. Food is connection, culture, comfort, and a pathway to flourishing.

03/05/2025

Protein is an essential nutrient to keep our body functioning well. Proteins are part of every cell and are needed to build and repair muscle, tissue, skin, nails and hair. Protein also helps build hormones and enzymes. Here are some tips for healthy protein choices.
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03/04/2025

🥗 Nourish to Flourish—Food has the power to transform! 🥗
As a dietitian, I see how what we eat affects not just our physical health, but our mental and emotional well-being too. This Nutrition Month, we are talking about how you can use food to fuel your entire life. 🌟

03/01/2025

🌱✨ Welcome to Nutrition Month 2025! ✨🌱
As a dietitian, I know how powerful the right nutrition can be. This March, I’m excited to share how food can nourish more than just our bodies—it nourishes our minds, our emotions, and our overall well-being. Let’s nourish our bodies to flourish, together!

03/06/2024

Eating plant based protein (beans, chickpeas, lentils) can increase longevity and reduce our carbon imprint. Its a win/win!!

The latest Canada's Food Guide presents a paradigm shift in nutrition advice, nixing traditional food groups, including meat and dairy, and stressing the importance of plant-based proteins. Yet, the full implications of replacing animal with plant protein foods in Canadians' diets are unknown.

04/04/2023

Study shows that eating at least 7 servings of green leafy veggies per week decreased signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brain .

A brain autopsy study shows less AD pathology with greater adherence to the MIND or Mediterranean diets.

03/20/2023

Dietitian tip: pair plant-based proteins with foods high in vitamin C to get more iron, like in this
Bean-Stuffed Cabbage Roll dish. The vitamin C from the tomatoes helps increase the
availability of iron in the black-eyed peas.

In this delicious one-dish meal, black-eyed peas and barley create a savory filling that steams inside cabbage leaves.

03/15/2023

Happy (March 15)! Today we celebrate dietitians as regulated health care
professionals, committed to using their expertise and skills to unlock the potential of food for all
Canadians. Learn more: NutritionMonth2023.ca

03/13/2023

Eating plant based protein has been shown to be less expensive than eating meat, fish or chicken. Save money and save the animals!

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03/13/2023

Did you know? Whole grains have more fibre and protein! It’s important to get enough protein at
every meal. Plant-based sources of protein like beans, lentils, nuts, seeds and whole grains can
help you meet your needs.

03/10/2023

Rapini, Swiss chard, collard greens, bok choy, kale... how many of these greens have you tried?
Dark leafy greens are nutrient dense, packing in lots of nutrition into every mouthful. Try them in
soups, salads, stirfrys, sandwiches & smoothies!