HEC News

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

Omega-3 and It’s Mental Health Boosting Benefits

Last week we dove into our series on the five well-being warriors, starting with vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin”. Today,... View Article

What everyone needs to know about Disordered Eating/Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders are serious mental illnesses that can be treated and overcome with the proper treatment and a person-centred approach... View Article

Zinc: An Essential Mineral with Mental Health Benefits

We are back with another blog dedicated to supporting your mental health! The wellbeing warrior spotlight for this week is... View Article