HEC News
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
How To: Add Omega-3 into Your Diet Through Food
Feb. 7,2021 —Amber Whittemore, RD, BSN, MHSc(c) This week, we are talking about how to add more omega-3’s into your... View Article
How To: Add Zinc into Your Diet Through Food
Feb. 14, 2021 —Amber Whittemore, RD, BSN, MHSc(c) The focus of this week’s blog is all about how to add... View Article
The First Year College Slump
Transitions: Transitions are crucial stages of challenge and ultimately growth – but they are not comfortable. There are so many... View Article
Vitamin D; The “Sunshine Vitamin” and It’s Link to Mental Health
Trying to sort through the onslaught of online nutrition advice and how it relates to our mental health can be... View Article