Megan J., Your Dietitian at Provigo

Gooooood morning! I hope everyone had a nice weekend Here is Karissa P., Votre Diététiste-Nutritionniste Provigo's Part 2 video!!! Mmm that energy ball recipe...

If you've been looking to add more plant-based items to your menu (or are looking for a simple & nutritious meal idea), this recipe is for yoOou! Introducing: Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Sandwich! To prepare, grab the following items:... 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed avocado, removed from peel 1 green onion, sliced cup tzatziki (can substitute this out and use plain Greek yogurt instead if you want!) Pinch of salt and pepper Combine all ingredients together in a bowl (it may be easiest to use a potato masher!). Once combined to your liking, spread onto your sliced bread, add a layer of fresh spinach, and enjoy! #NutriProvigo #Chickpea #LunchTime #PlantBased

My lovely colleague Karissa P., Votre Diététiste-Nutritionniste Provigo shares 5 of her top nutrition tips for hiking in this week's video! I can't wait to climb some mountains this summer! #NutriProvigo #Nutrition #Hiking

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, I thought I would share some tips to incorporate environmental sustainability through our food choices: Tip #1: Incorporate more plant-based proteins into your diet. Replacing some meat products with plant-based products is one way great to reduce our carbon footprint. Try options such as beans, lentils, or tofu.... Tip #2: Try freezing produce before it goes bad. Use these frozen fruits and veggies in smoothies, baking, or sauces. Tip #3: Don't be afraid to pick the imperfect produce in the grocery store. They often still taste as delicious and can still be used in many recipes. How are you going to celebrate Earth Day today? Share in the comments below! #NutriProvigo #Dietitian #EarthDay #Sustainability

If you're looking for a new delicious snack, you can tryyy: ROASTED EDAMAME! Edamame is packed with protein and fibre (and is delish roasted), making it a great snack! 1. Start by preheating the oven to 400F.... 2. In a bowl, add 2 cups (500ml) of frozen edamame, 2 tbsp (30ml) of fresh parmesan (grated), 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) of chili powder, 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) of paprika, some salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil. Mix all together. 3. Place the edamame on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 minutes. For a crunchier result, turn off the oven and let them sit for another 30 minutes. If you've prepared roasted edamame before, what did you add in terms of spices? #NutriProvigo #Edamame #Protein #SnackRecipe #HealthySnack #PlantBased

We are happy to announce that the Provigo dietitians won the DUX award in the category of Food Accessibility Initiatives - Healthy Eating Project in Companies and Institutions! Thank you all for your support!

February is Heart Health month, so let's talk about how a non-diet approach to nutrition can help to support your heart health! As a dietitian, I often see clients with new diagnoses of high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, which can be a very scary time. Using a non-diet approach allows us to focus on your health without setting weight-focused goals. This means that we can use our time together to talk about important goals such as types of fats or fibre, joyful movem...ent, or meal planning. The great news is, there are many goals that we can work towards, which will support your heart health, without having to monitor the number on the scale! If this feels like an approach that is right for you, book a free 15-minute consult with me to learn more. #DietetisteProvigo #HAES #WeightInclusive #HeartHealth

FUNNY FRIDAY! Why did the mushroom have so many friends? ... Because he was a fun.........gi. Fun. guy. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND FOLKS!

With our webinar on Heart Health coming up on February 24th, I'm in the mood to QUIZ y'all! TRUE OR FALSE: Cholesterol from food like eggs is harmful to your heart health Let me know what you think the answer is in the comments!... Want to learn more about nutrition and heart health? Join Tizziana C., Votre Diététiste-Nutritionniste Provigo and I for a 1 hour webinar on how to 'Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart' by clicking on the link below! #DietetisteProvigo #HeartHealth #Cholesterol #Eggs

Today’s funny Friday is inspired by this orange wall. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? . ... . . . . . a carrot. And yes, I googled orange jokes and spent a good 8 minutes choosing one. If anyone has a good (aka terrible) food joke, send it my way. #employee #dietetisteprovigo #happyfriday #foodjokes

It’s Diabetes Awareness Month! A, B, C or D? #employee #dietetisteprovigo #diabetesawarenessmonth

Is your appetite affected when you are feeling stressed? For some, appetite may increase while for others, appetite may decrease everybody reacts differently to stress. Clients often tell me they feel guilty after eating ‘comfort’ foods when they feel stressed (or any emotion for that matter!). I like to remind them that emotional eating is OKAY and normal!... Enjoying some Mac and Cheese after a stressful day at work is part of being human, and feeling guilty about it can just add to the stress! By slowing down and purposefully CHOOSING to enjoy the Mac and Cheese, you will likely feel better and reap more satisfaction than if you were to quickly and mindlessly scarf it down. To learn more about nutrition and stress, check out these super duper upcoming webinars offered by Nutritionniste en épicerie-Celine Saloumi and I: Alimentation anti-stress (French): https://fb.me/e/hd1D2I5P0 Eating Well for Stress Management (English): https://fb.me/e/1Bl1ajRLJ What are some of your stress management strategies? #employee #dietetisteprovigo #emotionaleating

For those of you who were interested in joining the French version of our free mini webinar on Eating Well with Diabetes, here it is! My lovely colleagues Nutritionniste en épicerie-Celine Saloumi & Karissa Paré - Nutritionniste will be presenting! #employee #dietetisteprovigo #webinar

HAPPY FRIDAY #employee #dietetisteprovigo #foodjokes

Another gem by my Ottawa colleague Jacklyn Villeneuve, Registered Dietitian