Victoria P., Your Dietitian at Dominion
17 Cromer Ave Grand Falls, NL, Canada

Happy New Year! I don’t know if I’ve ever been as happy to say goodbye to a year as 2020 ( )- and by the sounds of last night’s fireworks, I’m not alone But I do like to reflect on the highlights and positives from every year. And since practicing gratitude makes me happy; here are some things I’m grateful to have gained from 2020:... Stress management tools Self compassion Perspective A re-alignment of priorities Time exploring our province Appreciation for what we have Time to connect with loved ones Creative kitchen time Now excuse me while I drink my hot apple cider and watch cartoons with my tiny humans What have you gained from this past year?

The two things you need to remember for a satisfying snack: Protein + Fibre! The combinations are endless when you get creative, think outside the box and pair favorites together :) What is your favorite snack combo?

Comment with a emoji if you’d try these at home! I made these adorable banana Santas last year and they were a huge hit! They are tasty and easy to make; all you need is: ... bananas strawberries marshmallows red candy chocolate sprinkles (for the eyes) Enjoy this fun holiday snack!

If you're tired of the false promises of weight-loss diets and ready to feel good in your body, join myself & Brianna Kean, RD, in our upcoming webinar- Ditch the Diet! We will provide practical tips, resources and sound nutrition advice to help you to ditch dieting for good! Follow the link to register and to learn more:... https://dietitianwebinars.ca/ See more

If you’re interested in learning three quick tips for managing diabetes and blood glucose, register for Tuesday’s webinar before it goes live to get access to the recording any time

Christmas is almost here, and what a better way to ease into the holidays than to put some festive snacks into the lunchbox! These Santa Skewers are a perfectly magical balanced snack: 1. On a toothpick, first add a green grape, then a slice of banana and a strawberry.... 2. Top it with a small cube of cheese or a small piece of banana Best served to school- aged children with a little direction on how to safely eat from the toothpick #santasnack #safetyfirst #christmassnack

Throw out the fad diet- it's time to feel good in your body! The Ditch the Diet Online Virtual Webinar is offered at three different times in January, comes with resources, opportunities to ask Registered Dietitians your questions, and will be recorded! If you're ready to take your time and energy back from dieting, send me a message to register for this webinar! ... We will discuss the dieting cycle (it's not you- it's the diet), meal planning, the healthy plate, the hunger scale and mindful eating! It's never too late to ditch the diet! https://dietitianwebinars.ca/?tag=atlantic#webinar-list

Have you ever noticed how your body feels when you’ve been well-hydrated? I frequently get asked about how much water we should be drinking, and the answer is: it varies! Hydration depends on:... body mass sodium intake age exercise level/ perspiration fibre intake the weather/ your environment Most of us are dehydrated most of the time, and a general guideline for fluid intake is 6-8 250mL cups per day A great way to tell what’s right for you is to be pro-active by aiming to stay ahead of getting thirsty, and pay attention to how you feel when your well-hydrated Have you found your general sweet spot for hydration goals?

Did you know that there are still 5 days left to get 50% back in PC Optimum points if you book a private consult for any time in 2021? Each private nutrition service starts with a free 15-minute consult to determine what service would be best for you Then, the initial 60-minute consult is where we review your food intake, your lifestyle questionnaire and make sure that we are on the same page to meeting your goals ... After the initial consult, I usually recommend a 30-minute follow up and a 30-minute Shop with the Dietitian (to look at food labels and find the best products for you) Then, you can come back for regular 15-minute check-ins or 30-minute follow-ups: whatever is going to work best for you! Send me a message or visit www.bookadietitian.ca to arrange your free, initial phone consult

What does a balanced plate for a 4-year-old look like? fruit &/or veggies protein carbohydrate... at least one food I know they’ll enjoy dessert (if they know it’s there ) We don’t strive for perfection, we aim for the guidelines & keep in mind that meals should also be pleasurable Sanity-savers are also helpful- that’s why I also only plan to cook one item from scratch on busy weeknights and rely on left-overs or partially-prepared items to complete the plate Wanna guess what was actually eaten? #dominiondietitian #whatdietitianskidseat #balancedplate

If you’re thinking about booking an appointment in 2021, you can pay now and earn 50% of your purchase back in PCOptimum points! Send me a message or book your free 15-minute initial nutrition consult to learn more

I have diabetes and I want to know what I can have for snacks -this is a request I get a-lot! Thankfully, the formula for a balanced snack for someone with diabetes is the same as I’d recommend for anyone: be sure to include fibre + protein The fibre can be a whole grain cracker, fruit, vegetable, or anything else with fibre ... The protein can be a boiled egg, hummus, nuts, nut butter, meat, cheese or yogurt (any yogurt will do, but Greek and Skyr have the most protein per serving) If you’re interested in learning more about how to eat healthy to help manage diabetes, I have an online workshop coming up on January 19th at 1:00. If the time doesn't work for you, you can watch the recording any time as long as you register ahead of time https://dietitianwebinars.ca//living-well-with-diabetes-mi

Happiest of Holidays to you and yours! I’ll be spending the next few days with my two little boys and my husband, who is home for Christmas this year I’ll also be enjoying all the deliciousness of the holidays

Give the gift of wellness this Christmas! With every purchase of personal nutrition services between now and December 31st, you’ll receive 50% back in points! Send me a message to learn more!

Although this Christmas looks different than many of us had hoped for or from what we’re used to, it’s important to continue our food holiday traditions If you’re used to celebrating with large meals, pies, cookies or fruitcake, I hope you take the time to make the foods that bring you joy and pleasure This year, more than any other, it’s so important to do what we can to be grateful, celebrate and find joy ... Leftovers can be shared, frozen, re-imagined into new recipes or donated to a neighbour or friend So decorate, set the table with the fancy cutlery, bake that pie or cook up a cooked dinner with all the trimmings My favourite food over the holidays is the turkey dinner- the stuffing, the dessert and the cranberry sauce, specifically What’s your favourite thing to eat during the holidays?

Winter squash is harvested in the fall and includes butternut, pumpkin, acorn, and buttercup squash The bright orange color comes from beta-carotene, which contributes to eye health. If you have diabetes, taking care of your eye health is very important! ... Here are 5 ways you can use squash in your meals: Yogurt parfaits: Try pureed pumpkin mixed with pumpkin spice and Greek yogurt! Layer with granola and top with nuts Soup: Squash adds sweetness and a silky texture to soup Muffins: Instead of bananas, try making whole wheat pumpkin spice muffins! Pasta: Add a pop of color to your usual mac and cheese or risotto Roasted: Cut into slices and roast with herbs and maple syrup for a delicious side dish What’s your favourite way to enjoy squash?

If you're ready to listen to your body and are tired of trying all the diets, join me for tomorrow's Mindful & Intuitive Eating online Webinar where we will discuss the principles of intuitive eating, practical steps to take to practice mindful eating and how to implement this mindset during the holidays If tomorrow's time doesn't work for your schedule, you can access the recording anytime as long as you register before 1:00 Wednesday Send me a message to get in ... https://dietitianwebinars.ca//2/mindful-&-intuitive-eating