Madelyn M., Your Dietitian at Zehrs

You've probably heard of the nutrition suggestion to add a protein source to a carbohydrate containing meal. But why is this a good idea? Find out during my 1-hour "Eating well with Diabetes" webinar on April 19th from 12-1pm. If this time doesn't work for you-no problem! The webinar will be recorded for you to view at a time that works. ... During this unique webinar experience we will dive into - Macro-nutrients and how they impact blood sugars - Key food and lifestyle tips to manage diabetes - What is the glycemic index is all about - How to balance meals and snacks for better blood sugar control - How to read nutrition labels Link to register: https://dietitianwebinars.ca//872/living-well-with-diabetes

Happy Dietitians Day everyone Today is the 12th annual Dietitians day in Canada; a day we celebrate this wonderful profession and highlight that RDs are your trusted source of evidenced-based, individualized nutrition information and care! Not completely sure what a Dietitian does? Check out the below images for some examples

I will be hosting a webinar on Eating well with Diabetes on April 19th from 12-1pm! Grab some lunch and join me from the comfort of your own home to learn all about: - Macro-nutrients and how they impact blood sugars - Key food and lifestyle tips to manage diabetes... - What is the glycemic index is all about - How to balance meals and snacks for better blood sugar control - How to read nutrition labels and find healthier diabetes-friendly foods Visit the link below to register or message me if you have any questions! https://dietitianwebinars.ca//872/living-well-with-diabetes

Happy Nutrition Month Looking for a quick grab n' go snack that satisfies your sweet tooth? These high fibre, nourishing, and delicious oatmeal bites just prove how versatile plant-based proteins like lentils can be. To access this recipe and the entire Nutrition Month 2021 Recipe e-Book, visit this link: ... https://www.dietitians.ca//NM2021-Recipe-ebook-English_1.p #Zehrs #zehrsdietitian #NutritionMonth2021 #PlantBasedProteins #HowToUseLentils

Just over a week away until my Healthy Eating for Gut Health webinar! Be sure to register through the event link below: https://dietitianwebinars.ca//744/eating-for-a-healthy-gut-

Guide to an energy boosting and satisfying smoothie bowl: In a blender, combine the following : 1 cup of 1-2 fruit options (I used mango and raspberries) a protein source (I used Greek Yogurt & Hemp Hearts)... a healthy fat (I used 1/2 an avocado) 1 cup liquid (I used skim milk) Blend ingredients together and then scoop the smoothie into a bowl and enjoy! In addition, you can absolutely add Smoothie Boosters to your mix such as chia seeds, nut butters, oats, ground flax, spinach, kale and many more! I topped my smoothie bowl with some peanut butter and PC Blue Menu’s 5-grain blend

’ - some days we don’t have time to prepare snacks and we need something that’s fast, packaged and ready-to-eat! Learning about label reading can help you choose a quick snack that’s both ! For someone that’s in the car a lot, I love to keep these granola bars on hand. A simple rule of thumb is to choose a granola bar that’s , , ! I love these PC Blue Menu granola bars because they check a...ll those boxes! These guys have 6g of fibre- that’s 24% of your Daily Value! Another trick to picking out nutritious packaged foods is to read the ingredient list. For something like granola bars, check to see if whole grains are the first ingredient and if there are a lot of added sugars. Ingredient lists on packaged foods are listed from most to least by weight, so a product will have more of the ingredients towards the beginning of the list and less of the foods towards the bottom of the list! Which granola bars are your favourite? #instoredietitian #granolabars #snacks #zehrsdietitian

Happy February Everyone! Whether you're on month 11 of #workfromhome (like me), or you're new to the #workfromhome life, you're going to want to tune into this 1-hour webinar on your lunch break Feb 17th from 12-1pm! During this webinar, you will discover how to eat nutritiously to fuel your #WorkFromHome day. Together we will discuss how to avoid energy slumps and grazing, meal planning basics, snack ideas and there will be time at the end of the webinar for questions!... Interested in this webinar? Sign up here: https://dietitianwebinars.ca//healthy-eating-while-working #yourinstoredietitian #zehrsdietitian #workfromhome

Super happy to share that starting today (January 28th) until February 17th, you can receive 50% back in PC Optimum points on ALL individual nutrition packages! What a great time to invest in your health and nutrition goals! I can help you achieve your nutrition goals for a variety of different nutrition related topics including: ... Diabetes management Heart health Pregnancy Digestive conditions General healthy eating Plant-based eating Vegan or Vegetarian eating Anti-inflammatory eating Mindful and Intuitive eating & many more! I am currently offering virtual and phone appointments. Contact me to set up a free, 15-minute chat to find out more! [email protected] 519-209-2647

Need fresh ideas for vegetable prep? Want to know the difference between tofu and tempeh? Join your dietitian hosts, Ingrid and Heidi, for a FREE 30-minute webinar on plant-based eating! Date & time: July 29th at 12-12:30 pm OR 7-7:30 pm Message Heidi Pola, Registered Dietitian or Ingrid Fan, Loblaws Registered Dietitian to register!

Have you tried Greek yogurt? Greek yogurt is a rich and creamy source of protein and calcium. It is also incredibly versatile and can be used for so much more than simply breakfast and snacks! Here are 5 great ways to use plain Greek Yogurt: 1. Swap it for the mayo in chicken, tuna, and egg salad sandwiches or in creamy salad dressings. 2. Try it in place of heavy cream in soups and sauces. 3. Use it in place of sour cream in cooking and in dips.... 4. Replace of the butter in your baking with Greek yogurt for delicious and moist baked goods! 5. To tenderize your chicken or pork, try combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and dried herbs and use as a marinade! #employee #dietitian #Greekyogurt See more

Well the time has come for me to start maternity leave round #2! Please note: another Dietitian from the Loblaw team will be taking over my stores and Facebook page for the time being, so you can look forward to seeing some updates from her on the page while I’m on leave! If you are looking for nutrition services please go to www.bookadietitian.ca to search for my Dietitian colleagues that are the closest to you.... Thanks so much for following along with me on my page and for all of your support! If you wish to continue following along with my recipes and tips, you can check out my personal site at www.hauteandhealthyliving.com. I wish you all the best in the upcoming months and hope to update you with the safe arrival of baby #2!

We now have fresh local strawberries available in store! Wondering how to put them to good use? Here are 5 ideas to use those strawberries! Make a parfait layering strawberries, yogurt and granola.... Toss strawberries into a smoothie along with some milk, chia seeds and a frozen banana. Top waffles or pancakes with sliced strawberries for a fresh alternative to traditional syrup. Add sliced berries to a salad consisting of baby spinach (or other preferred greens) along with chopped walnuts and a few tablespoons of feta or goat cheese, then toss with a balsamic vinaigrette. Purée strawberries in a blender and pour into a pitcher with lemon juice, sparkling water and a touch of honey. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint sprigs. See more