Yaletown Nutrition

11/05/2024

We're so appreciative of those who joined us for our Nutrition |X| Mental Health webinar in collaboration with Liz Powell, RD from Yaletown Nutrition.

As promised, we recorded it for those who couldn't make it.

Check out the link below for the recording, and have a great weekend!

https://youtu.be/jSRziAnh_cA

02/03/2024

What’s the deal with the ever-popular keto diet? What does this restrictive eating pattern entail and how do you achieve ketosis? Does any research support all the health claims that are being made and are there any risks to trying out this diet? Our new blog answers all these questions and more! https://yaletownnutrition.com/the-ketogenic-diet/ 🥑

What questions do you have about the ketogenic diet?

11/27/2023

Counting calories, cutting carbs, restricting entire food groups, preventing yourself from eating at certain times of the day… these are just a few examples of dieting. And dieting is one of the most common forms of disordered eating.

Using external rules to guide our eating can reduce our ability to hear our internal hunger and fullness cues, and we can start to lose trust in our bodies to guide us to eat what, when, and how much food that would feel the best for us. 🥰

This time of year, with many celebrations and holidays, can have us feeling like dieting is the only way to “control” ourselves during and after this time, but I’m here to tell you that there’s another way! A much more intuitive, balanced, and joyful way.😊

There’s only ONE MONTH left to use your extended health benefits for the year. If you’re ready to start your intuitive eating journey or would simply like some strategies for feel more at peace with food this holiday season, book in with us now ☺️ Link in bio ✨

10/11/2023

Most packaged foods have a nutrition label that can help you make informed choices about the foods you are purchasing, but understanding them can sometimes feel overwhelming or complicated.

The label can provide some great information like when you’re needing to avoid allergens or if you’re looking to include more of a specific nutrient in your diet, for example looking for a milk alternative with calcium or a cereal with more fibre.

Check out our new post on the blog to learn all about what to look for and how to read nutrition labels! Link in bio ☺️

In the end, don’t get hung up on reading every nutrition label or worrying too much about the numbers, especially the calories. The label is there for more information if you need it, but remember that your grocery shopping experience should be stress free and simple!

05/08/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Yaletown Nutrition is thrilled to partner with Bentall Centre’s Wellness Studio, a 4-week fundraiser to support youth mental health through The Foundry Group.

Dates: May 15 to June 9
Location: 595 Burrard Street - Retail Concourse Unit #311
Open Hours: Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 6 pm

Sign up for a class by visiting the booking website at bentallcentre.events and let’s change the narrative around mental health and support holistic wellness in Vancouver!

Yaletown Nutrition will be hosting a Mindful & Intuitive Eating workshop on Thursday, May 25th at 5pm. Join us to take the first step towards improving your relationship with food!

Proceeds of the Wellness Studio will be donated to Foundry in support of youth mental health resources in our community. Minimum $10 donation.

11/17/2022

Being a dietitian, people are sometimes surprised to hear that I don’t love salads 🤷🏼‍♀️ I often find them unsatisfying and I’d way rather something hot and cooked as a meal.

That being said, if there’s a variety of textures, a yummy dressing, and some starches, it might definitely grab my attention!

Here’s a satisfying and simple pasta kale salad if you’re like me and aren’t a fan of big bowls of leafy greens 😅. This one is vegetarian, but feel free to throw in some chicken, salmon, shrimp, ham, or anything else your heart desires ❤️

Combine the following:
- 200g (1/2 box) of pasta of your choice, cooked and cooled
- 1 bunch of kale, chopped and massaged with olive oil
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 stalks of celery, thinly sliced
- Kalamata olives, sliced and pitted
- feta cheese, crumbled
- mini bocconcini cheese, halved
- 1 can of cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- store bought Italian dressing

What are some of your favourite salad toppings?

09/16/2022

Great article by Lily Nichols, RD!

10 things you didn't know about vitamin D including: What type of vitamin D supplements are best? Why the current RDA is wrong and how much you actually need.

09/13/2022

Let me introduce the newest member of our family, Sophie. She’s already 3 months old ❤️

While I’m so excited to get back to seeing clients again soon and engaging with adults (hello baby brain 🤪), I’m fully soaking up these full days with my two under two babies 💕

In these last couple of years with two pregnancies, I’ve seen my body take on so many different and new forms. I’ve gained weight, but I’ve also gained a very full heart and a whole new appreciation and love for this body. It’s definitely been challenging getting used to how different I look in this new season of my life, but I’m continuing to work on body acceptance and now more than ever realize the importance of eating ENOUGH each and every day so that I can show up as the mom and woman I want to be in life.

I’ll be back to seeing clients in early December and am always here to help you work towards becoming an intuitive eater and accepting your body! 🥰

08/10/2022

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As a part of Instagram's sensitive content controls, you can now filter out weight loss related ads on your feed! To do so:
1. Go to settings
2. Select ads
3. Select ad topics
4. Search "body weight control"
5. Select "see less"

08/09/2022

Check out this delicious High Protein Chocolate Spread made from chickpeas. It's delicious on toast, fruit, or a spoon! 😋

Total Time: 10 Minutes
Yields: ~2 cups

Ingredients:
• 1 (19 oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄4 cup almond butter
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1⁄4 cup milk of choice
• Pinch of salt

Directions:
Add all ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth. If the spread looks a bit thick, you can add 1 tbsp of milk and process again. Repeat until desired consistency is reached.

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05/14/2022

These Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Bars make the perfect afternoon pick me up. You can try whipping up a batch of them this weekend 😋

This is a one-bowl recipe which makes for easy clean up afterwards. It makes about 12-16 bars and only takes 10 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to cook!

Ingredients:
• 1⁄2 cup almond butter
• 1⁄2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1⁄2 cup coconut sugar (brown sugar also works fine)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1⁄4 tsp salt
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and vanilla.
4. And in the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined before adding the next.
5. Use a rubber spatula to stir in the oat flour, salt, and chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Let the bars cool completely before removing them from the pan and cutting.

Feel free to play around with the mix-ins too, you can experiment with different nuts, seeds, and dried fruits 🥰

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05/05/2022

Very excited to be featured in this article by Subkit

Knowing that diets don't work, we help people shift their focus away from weight and onto health, using strategies that have been shown to improve their relationship with food and their bodies.