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