NutritionRx
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Eating a 1/2 plate of veggies is much easier when you: a) give yourself more #variety to pick from b) make is super #convenient (veggie bucket anyone?)... Here’s how I do it in my household, and my favourite 5 tips that I share with my own nutrition clients to help them eat more vegetables. http://www.nutritionrx.ca/more-veggies/ Jennifer Broxterman, RD p.s. The first plate with the most variety is legit part of my lunch today! #walkthetalk #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #healthyeatinghabits #veggies #vegetables #eattherainbow #registereddietitian #nutritionist #nutritionrx

Potty training and mindful eating have more in common than you might realize... - Would you want your 10 year old peeing all over the house wherever he wants? - standing in the kitchen... into the potted plant in the corner of the room sitting on the couch - Ew, that would be gross, right? - At a young age, you want your toddler to learn how to hold their bladder and wait to use the BATHROOM when they have to go, which is the one room in the house to do your business. - Yet think about all of the places that we normalize eating food (and often mindlessly). Standing, sitting, in the car, on the couch, in our beds. We're eating (aka "peeing") all over the place, and we need to relearn the skill of eating only at the kitchen table sitting down. - Most of society acts like adults in diapers, peeing (aka eating) wherever they want, whenever they want. That's a fun image. - I explore this a bit further here: http://www.nutritionrx.ca/potty-training/ - If the majority of your meals are AWAY from your kitchen table, I think you'll get a lot of value reading this short article. - xo Jen #pottytraining #healthyeating #healthyhabits #healthylifestyle #mindfuleating #mindfulness #nutritionist #registereddietitian #nutritionrx

Potty training and mindful eating have more in common than you might realize... - Would you want your 10 year old peeing all over the house wherever he wants? - standing in the kitchen... into the potted plant in the corner of the room sitting on the couch - Ew, that would be gross, right? - At a young age, you want your toddler to learn how to hold their bladder and wait to use the BATHROOM when they have to go, which is the one room in the house to do your business. - Yet think about all of the places that we normalize eating food (and often mindlessly). Standing, sitting, in the car, on the couch, in our beds. We're eating (aka "peeing") all over the place, and we need to relearn the skill of eating only at the kitchen table sitting down. - Most of society acts like adults in diapers, peeing (aka eating) wherever they want, whenever they want. That's a fun image. - I explore this a bit further here: http://www.nutritionrx.ca/potty-training/ - If the majority of your meals are AWAY from your kitchen table, I think you'll get a lot of value reading this short article. - xo Jen #pottytraining #healthyeating #healthyhabits #healthylifestyle #mindfuleating #mindfulness #nutritionist #registereddietitian #nutritionrx

: ?! . http://www.nutritionrx.ca/why-am-i-so-hungry/ .... If you've had a history of #starving yourself, you can probably relate to the concept of , especially if you've gone deep down the rabbit hole of disordered eating (DE) or have experienced the darkness of a full blown eating disorder (ED). . Why after starving yourself for months or years, and being fine with small amounts of food, suddenly you are RAVENOUS when you start to allow your body to eat more?! . It can be terrifying... What if you can't stop?!! What if you never regain control of your appetite again?!! What if you gain too much weight too quickly, and now have different types of health problems to worry about?!! . There's a good reason why this is happening, and it might not be as bad as you think. . Please read or share this short article with someone you know who is working through the process of healing their relationship with food. http://www.nutritionrx.ca/why-am-i-so-hungry/ . You are not alone... and our doors are always open if you need someone to listen and help you overcome what you've been struggling with. We are all NEDIC certified (National Eating Disorder Information Centre) Registered Dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery care. . The NutritionRx RDs Jennifer, Bethany, & Samantha . . . #edrecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #de #disorderedeating #ed #eatingdisorder #selfcare #askforhelp #hunger #fullness #hungercues #nutritionrx #londonontario #ldnontario #ldnont #registereddietitian #nutritionist #nutritioncoach #mentalhealth #recovery

: ?! . http://www.nutritionrx.ca/why-am-i-so-hungry/ .... If you've had a history of #starving yourself, you can probably relate to the concept of , especially if you've gone deep down the rabbit hole of disordered eating (DE) or have experienced the darkness of a full blown eating disorder (ED). . Why after starving yourself for months or years, and being fine with small amounts of food, suddenly you are RAVENOUS when you start to allow your body to eat more?! . It can be terrifying... What if you can't stop?!! What if you never regain control of your appetite again?!! What if you gain too much weight too quickly, and now have different types of health problems to worry about?!! . There's a good reason why this is happening, and it might not be as bad as you think. . Please read or share this short article with someone you know who is working through the process of healing their relationship with food. http://www.nutritionrx.ca/why-am-i-so-hungry/ . You are not alone... and our doors are always open if you need someone to listen and help you overcome what you've been struggling with. We are all NEDIC certified (National Eating Disorder Information Centre) Registered Dietitians who specialize in eating disorder recovery care. . The NutritionRx RDs Jennifer, Bethany, & Samantha . . . #edrecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #de #disorderedeating #ed #eatingdisorder #selfcare #askforhelp #hunger #fullness #hungercues #nutritionrx #londonontario #ldnontario #ldnont #registereddietitian #nutritionist #nutritioncoach #mentalhealth #recovery

Don't be like Janice - the mom I worked with who wanted to run a 1/2 marathon, but because she couldn't follow her training program perfectly to a T because of difficulty arranging childcare, she gave up completely before she even got started. . If she couldn't train 4x/week like the plan required, she didn't want to train at all. Perfection crippled her, and her athletic dream sat on the shelf. .... Read her whole story here: http://www.nutritionrx.ca/bdo/ . Do YOU get hung up on the BTO (best theoretical option), instead of accepting and embracing the BDO (best doable option)? . Consider this: An option that doesn’t exist in reality isn’t actually an option. It’s just an idea, or a Best Theoretical Option (BTO). . What if you looked for and acted upon the Best Doable Option (BDO) instead? . xo Jen . . . #progressnotperfection #healthyhabits #progress #success #embraceimperfection #doyourbest #nutritionrx #nutritioncoach

What a magical weekend! Two-Brain Business Two-Brain Coaching

I SUCK at meditating, although I really, really want to be the kind of person who does this regularly. Here are 3 simple things I do instead... (story in comments below)... #meditation #meditating #zen #zenmaster #healthyhabits #registereddietitian #nutritioncoach #habitsbasednutritioncoaching #progressnotperfection #babysteps #littlewins #nutritionrx

10 SECRETS AND A THROAT PUNCH... . If a nutrition coach told me to "count my macros" so my Thanksgiving meal can fit into my nutrition plan, I'd want to throat punch them. (Ok, I'm not a violent person, but I'd be seriously annoyed.) .... Likewise, if a personal trainer emailed me with language about "working off my holiday meal", also not cool. Seriously, they both would be fired, as I no longer tolerate a dysfunctional relationship with food and exercise where everything is based on calorie math, counting and weighing food portions, and "earning" my right to enjoy a special meal with family. . If you know anything about me, it's that I have a passion for nutrition & wellness, and I love helping others to improve their health in a non-judgmental way. . I'm also all-in on habits-based nutrition coaching, because you get to meet people where they are at to help them build their own healthy relationship with food, one positive habit at a time. . I NEVER force discussions about nutrition with my family or friends (I'm anti-diet culture and how you eat is your own business, unless you've hired me for help with your own eating habits), but it doesn't mean I can't help build a supportive environment when we host holiday meals at our house. . There are 10 secret things I do to help my family eat better and feel less stuffed at a decadent meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas, without ever telling anyone how to behave around food. We're all adults after all, and we all have a right to eat however we want without being judged. I CAN help tweak the environment to make it a bit healthier though. :) . Want to know what tricks are up this Registered Dietitian's sleeve? Read more here: http://www.nutritionrx.ca/holiday-tips/ . . . #healthyeating #thanksgiving #christmas #antidieting #healthyhabits #healthylifestyle #progressnotperfection #environmentarchitect #registereddietitian #nutritionist #twobraincoaching #nutritionrx

10 SECRETS AND A THROAT PUNCH... . If a nutrition coach told me to "count my macros" so my Thanksgiving meal can fit into my nutrition plan, I'd want to throat punch them. (Ok, I'm not a violent person, but I'd be seriously annoyed.) .... Likewise, if a personal trainer emailed me with language about "working off my holiday meal", also not cool. Seriously, they both would be fired, as I no longer tolerate a dysfunctional relationship with food and exercise where everything is based on calorie math, counting and weighing food portions, and "earning" my right to enjoy a special meal with family. . If you know anything about me, it's that I have a passion for nutrition & wellness, and I love helping others to improve their health in a non-judgmental way. . I'm also all-in on habits-based nutrition coaching, because you get to meet people where they are at to help them build their own healthy relationship with food, one positive habit at a time. . I NEVER force discussions about nutrition with my family or friends (I'm anti-diet culture and how you eat is your own business, unless you've hired me for help with your own eating habits), but it doesn't mean I can't help build a supportive environment when we host holiday meals at our house. . There are 10 secret things I do to help my family eat better and feel less stuffed at a decadent meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas, without ever telling anyone how to behave around food. We're all adults after all, and we all have a right to eat however we want without being judged. I CAN help tweak the environment to make it a bit healthier though. :) . Want to know what tricks are up this Registered Dietitian's sleeve? Read more here: http://www.nutritionrx.ca/holiday-tips/ . . . #healthyeating #thanksgiving #christmas #antidieting #healthyhabits #healthylifestyle #progressnotperfection #environmentarchitect #registereddietitian #nutritionist #twobraincoaching #nutritionrx

This is the SINGLE most important *mindset* lesson we teach our nutrition clients! It has everything to do with how you brush your teeth.... http://www.nutritionrx.ca/toothbrush-analogy/

What a magical weekend! Two-Brain Business Two-Brain Coaching

www.BodPodLondon.ca Our BOD POD page just got a makeover, with a new self-checkout option if you're interested in booking a test to find out your body fat %, lean muscle mass, and estimated RMR (resting metabolic rate). Check it out! www.BodPodLondon.ca... https://youtu.be/J1UBhIO0Q28 #ldnont #londonontario #bodpod #makeover #nutritionrx

Lunch in less than 60 seconds of prep work. Yes please! (My weekly veggie bucket saves me more times than I can count)

This is the SINGLE most important *mindset* lesson we teach our nutrition clients! It has everything to do with how you brush your teeth.... http://www.nutritionrx.ca/toothbrush-analogy/

I'm kind of a big nerd, but the WEEKLY RITUAL has been one of my most important habits for years now. Sunday evening prep: snacks ready + work clothes picked out = SUCCESS the following week... You can read more here on how this all comes together: http://www.nutritionrx.ca/weekly-ritual/

CABBAGE & COVID-19 The medicinal power of foods never ceases to amaze me! Early research is showing that cabbage may be protective against COVID-19... how cool is that?! ... Official research study linked in the comments below, but it's another great example of of why #eatingyourveggies is a great strategy to help keep yourself and your loved ones healthy through these uncertain times. :) . . . #RegisteredDietitian #RD #nutritionist #nutritioncoach #nutritionrx #eattherainbow #veggies #healthyhabits #cabbage #covid #covid19 . . . https://nypost.com//foods-containing-cabbage-could-help-f/

www.BodPodLondon.ca Our BOD POD page just got a makeover, with a new self-checkout option if you're interested in booking a test to find out your body fat %, lean muscle mass, and estimated RMR (resting metabolic rate). Check it out! www.BodPodLondon.ca... https://youtu.be/J1UBhIO0Q28 #ldnont #londonontario #bodpod #makeover #nutritionrx

This is *HUGE NEWS* about the potential connection between dietary supplementation with #creatine, and a reduced risk of #depression! (esp. in females) Link to full article in comments below.

I can't wait!! The 2020 Two-Brain Summit is coming up this fall, and as a bonus, you can watch virtually anywhere in the world if you can't make it to Chicago. Did I mention I'll be speaking alongside people like Seth Godin?!

Lunch in less than 60 seconds of prep work. Yes please! (My weekly veggie bucket saves me more times than I can count)

How to eat better, without counting calories. Here's one example from a healthy and happy client of ours. http://www.nutritionrx.ca/habits-based-nutrition-coaching-/... . . . #nutritionrx #habitsbased #antidiet #progressnotperfection #motivationalinterviewing #success See more

You guys just make me so happy! Thanks for letting me do what I do - offer nutrition coaching that’s all about building up healthy eating habits, and creating a positive relationship with food to last a lifetime! #joblove #worldsbestclients

I can't wait!! The 2020 Two-Brain Summit is coming up this fall, and as a bonus, you can watch virtually anywhere in the world if you can't make it to Chicago. Did I mention I'll be speaking alongside people like Seth Godin?!

How to eat better, without counting calories. Here's one example from a healthy and happy client of ours. http://www.nutritionrx.ca/habits-based-nutrition-coaching-/... . . . #nutritionrx #habitsbased #antidiet #progressnotperfection #motivationalinterviewing #success See more

"The most impactful, high-leverage behaviours that keep clients engaged and produce LASTING RESULTS, are almost always very simple. ... But don’t confuse simple with easy, they’re not the same thing. And don’t negate the power of simple actions, practiced daily, that compound over a lifetime." Full article linked below. Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD . . . NutritionRx: http://www.nutritionrx.ca/why-i-dropped-macros/

Podcast with Two-Brain Radio is finally here!

I wrote something for a friend, who owns a gym and wanted to know if non-Registered Dietitians can also offer nutrition counselling. Hint: yes, we need more ALLIES and TEAMMATES helping us help others to eat healthy and take great care of themselves. Here it is: https://twobraincoaching.com/can-personal-trainers-and-nut/ ... Everything you need to know about coaching nutrition at your gym, including: What you're legally covered to do; What you're NOT legally covered to do; And the one simple mistake that can result in huge liability. https://twobraincoaching.com/can-personal-trainers-and-nut/

Has anyone read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear? If so, what did you think of it?! That book, and the power of building unshakable healthy habits, is a big reason why I batch cook healthy lunches for my family 1-2x/month, EVERY month no matter what is going on in my life. ... The return on the time investment is 200x!!! (And yes, it really is an #investment to gain future #time and #energy back when it comes to our health and energy levels.)

At NutritionRx, we've been so lucky to help so many people improve their eating habits and build a long-term positive relationship with food, taking an anti-dieting stance! Now, I've poured my heart and soul as a Registered Dietitian into building a course for other Nutrition Coaches & Personal Trainers, so they can use our handouts, methodology, and proven coaching tactics to support even more people to build healthy nutrition habits that last a lifetime!! My hope is that we... can reach 100,000+ people to be #HAPPY + #HEALTHY when it comes to their relationship with food, by helping more nutrition coaches to get trained with this inclusive, health-at-every-size, habits-based approach. If you know a newer nutrition coach, registered dietitian, personal trainer, fitness instructor, yoga teacher, or anyone else working in the health, fitness, and wellness field, would you mind passing info on to them? My hope is to keep filling the world with positive, helpful, and actionable nutrition information to help others live their best life possible, and if I can extend my reach to help train even more coaches to deliver nutrition in this way, my heart will be full of #joy and #love! Thank you friends, Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD Founder of NutritionRx Link: https://twobraincoaching.com/product/nutrition-coaching/

This upcoming Sat. June 20th, 2 members from NutritionRx be speaking at the Exercise & Nutrition Symposium, hosted by Dr. Pete Lemon from Western University... and this year, it's 100% ONLINE! Jennifer Broxterman, RD will be presenting on the "Art & Science of Battling Cancer" from a nutrition perspective as a Registered Dietitian. ...and NutritionRx long-time volunteer Olivia McAllister will be presenting on her Foods & Nutrition Masters research on concussions.... All are welcome (you don't have to be a Western student), and the pricing is pretty great: $25 for students and seniors $65 for adults ... and they even have a bring-a-friend discount deal! Link to buy tickets provided in the comments below if you'd like to sign up!

For everyone who was asking to watch the #reply of my Healthy Eating Nutrition talk at Western University this past week, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KGWy_OS--o #covid19 #healthyeating #progressnotperfection #nutritionrx

I’m not sure if virtual speaking in front of 300 people is more or less nerve wracking than doing it live in real life. Either way, glad it was a hit!! (And my patchy covid internet connection pulled through for me!)

Just finished an interview with the Hockey News. Even professional NHL hockey players are struggling with healthy eating, staying motivated to exercise, and weight gain during the COVID-19 lockdown. Here's a sneak peek at some of the sports nutrition tips and behaviour change psychology I shared with their writers:... http://www.nutritionrx.ca/nhl-hockey-players-covid-weight-/ Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist #NHL #NHLhockey #hockey #sportsnutrition #sportsdietitian #sportsRD #nutritionrx #covid #covid19 #progressnotperfection (even for Pro athletes!)

One of my all-time favourite poems, shared with whoever needs to hear this right now! Today I asked my body what she needed, ... which is a big deal considering my journey of not really asking that much. I thought she might need more water. Or protein. Or greens. Or yoga. Or supplements. Or movement. But as I stood in the shower reflecting on her stretch marks, her roundness where I would like flatness, her softness where I would like firmness, all those conditioned wishes that form a bundle of Never-Quite-Right-Ness she whispered very gently: Could you just love me like this? -Hollie Holden

It's finally ready! The Nutrition + Immunity infographic I've been hard at work on over the past couple of weeks with my friends at Precision Nutrition is now live! My goal was to help share evidence-based nutrition information as a Registered Dietitian amidst all of the chaos and confusion that's out there. For a full list of COVID-19 free nutrition resources I'm giving away, visit: http://www.nutritionrx.ca/coronavirus-immunity/

Grocery shopping every 2-3 weeks means that I’m trying to front load batch cooking so our food doesn’t go to waste and there are still lots of healthy vegetables to eat 10-20 days from now. Feel free to copy this really yummy chicken burrito bowl Mexican recipe (linked in comments below). ... Jen See more

Overnight batch cooking is a thing, right?! LOL

Grocery store lines are crazy right now. This is an amazing #local small business that I love supporting at the Western Fair Farmer's Market, and they make awesome and really tasty homemade / all-natural protein bars. If you haven't tried Kosuma Foods - Whole Food Energy Bars, now is a great time to stock up your pantry with free delivery (contact free of course)!... Jen #smallbusiness #supportlocal #covid #healthyeating

I was interviewed by Precision Nutrition in their article promoting resiliency and post-traumatic GROWTH during a trying time. Similar to my motto about being "curious, kind, and honest", it had the right balance of empathy and self-compassion during #covid, with gentle encouragement and ideas of ways that you can take care of yourself through a very difficult time. No one is judging you if you aren't "using this time" to learn a new language, develop a side hustle, or get in...to superhuman shape. It's about caring for yourself and others, and doing what you can to stay healthy, sane, and safe right now. xo Jen

So excited to be a part of this webinar tomorrow to help our health & fitness community through these uncertain times. Hope to "see" some of you online tomorrow at 3:30pm (Thurs. April 2). xo Jen

Sunday morning brunch vibes: homemade blueberry baked oatmeal http://www.nutritionrx.ca/blueberry-baked-oatmeal/

What a Dietitian Knows, that Others Don’t About COVID-19 * Healthy eating and lifestyle advice to strengthen your immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whole food ideas, supplement guidelines, and evidenced-based nutrition and self-care advice to help you stay healthy. * YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Nj95w2eKOI0... * Free Healthy Eating Downloads: http://www.nutritionrx.ca/coronavirus-immunity/ * #covid19 #healthyeating #nutritionrx #stayhealthy See more

https://www.instyle.com//heal/coronavirus-eating-disorders Physical distancing and being locked inside can be especially tough if you're working through recovery from an eating disorder. ... We've been checking-in on our ED clients a lot lately, even if we have switched over to 100% virtual counselling. If you have a loved one in recovery, it's not a bad idea to ask if there's anything they need from you to help them through this tough time. https://www.instyle.com//heal/coronavirus-eating-disorders #nutritionrx #eatingdisorders #EDrecovery #socialsupport

A bit more on the #science behind why COVID-19 is spreading so aggressively and why it’s hard for the human immune system to fight it off. #coronavirus #flattenthecurve #socialdistancing #stayhome

CORONAVIRUS SAFETY MEANS WE'RE GOING VIRTUAL to do our part with #SocialDistancing * Registered Dietitians Jennifer, Bethany, and Samantha have worked tirelessly this past week to prepare NutritionRx to go #virtual for all of our upcoming nutrition counselling sessions with our clients. * Putting everyone's safety first, and doing our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19, is our #1 priority.... * If you have an appointment this upcoming week, you should have already been notified about how to access your appointment via a video call. * Upcoming appointments for later in March / early April, will also be notified this coming week about how to work with us via video. * We're still here for you, and ensuring that you're taking great care of your health by eating well is one of the BEST things you can do to help prevent yourself from getting sick! * We're here by your side, no matter what, to help you get through this! * Your NutritionRx Team, Jennifer, Bethany, & Samantha Registered Dietitians

Hi Friends, I partnered with Precision Nutrition, and wrote another great nutrition article on healthy eating strategies for people with low thyroid function. Take a look,... Jen See more

Snack bucket prep - super nut and seed mix edition!

One of the perks of having a dog-friendly office at NutritionRx? ...hosting dog walks during a nutrition counselling session with one of my clients this morning! It was a beautiful morning to get outside and discuss healthy eating strategies with our pups by our side.... #joblove #nutritionrx

I love when batch cooking looks this pretty! #eattherainbow #eatyourveggies #batchcooking #mealprep #nutritionrx

Sunday night ritual complete. snack bucket prepped batch cooking complete work clothes picked out to bring to the gym on Monday morning ... Mindset and powerful routines over willpower! + Consistency + Healthy Habits + Supportive Environments = SUCCESS