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The Essential Role of Body Fat in Our Health- Part 3
By: Amber Whittemore RD, BSN, MHSc Fat stores build and maintain our immunity A robust immune system relies on adequate... View Article
The Essential Role of Body Fat in Our Health- Part 2
Amber Whittemore RD, BSN, MHSc Fat stores provide our body with energy during rest and physical activity Our bodies rely... View Article
The Essential Role of Body Fat in Our Health: Part 1
Amber Whittemore RD, BSN, MHSc Welcome back to the HEC blog, where today the focus is all about body fat... View Article
The Role of Fatty Acids in our Bodies
By: Amber Whittemore RD, BSN, MHSc(c) This week’s nutrition blog is all about healthy fats! More specifically: the fatty acids... View Article
Tips for Increasing Your Protein
By: Amber Whittemore RD, BSN, MHSc(c) Three tips on how you can increase your protein throughout the day! Aim for... View Article
The Role of Protein in our Bodies
By: Amber Whittemore RD, BSN, MHSc(c) If you have been following along you know we are in the middle of... View Article
Why We Need Fibre
By: Amber Whittemore RD, BSN, MHSc(c) This week we are continuing with the spotlight on carbohydrates, with a focus on... View Article
Recipe Ideas: The Role of Carbohydrates in our Bodies
Happy National Dietitans Day! Today we want to continue from our recent post about The Role of Carbohydrates in our... View Article
The Role of Carbohydrates in our Bodies
By: Amber Whittemore RD, BSN, MHSc(c) Did you know that March is Nutrition Month in Canada? In honour of this... View Article