Sandra Edwards Registered Dietitian

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Is your vegetable and fruit intake helping you to sleep?

04/26/2026

Take advantage of exercise- please!

Population studies have found a correlation between regular aerobic exercise and decreased risk of at least 35 different diseases. But what have interventional trials proven in terms of cause and effect? Randomized controlled trials of older adults have demonstrated that physical activity can improve muscle mass, strength, balance, and mobility; decrease the risk of falls and potential fractures; and help minimize bone loss.

Exercise may also improve cognition, enhance mood, successfully treat depression (as well as the antidepressant drug Zoloft), improve erectile function in men, and generally improve quality of life. The evidence supporting the overall health benefits of physical activity are overwhelming. Exercise is medicine.

Exercise is such powerful medicine that a single session can improve insulin sensitivity for up to 17 hours. Researchers at Stanford and the London School found that exercise may work as well as drugs for patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure, and pre-diabetes, and even better than some medications for stroke. Of course, it doesn’t mean you can’t do both.
Exercise is so important that not walking an hour a day is considered a “high-risk” behavior.

Watch the videos “Longer Life Within Walking Distance” at https://bit.ly/2BsKqJP and “Exercise Is Medicine” at https://see.nf/3XGSyNc to learn more.

* Before starting any vigorous physical activity, check with your doctor. If you are prone to feeling dizzy or have chronic unstable health conditions, it is always best to consult with your medical team before starting any new exercise routines.

PMID: 30640736, 32525097, 24866862 , 33239019, 30592475, 37528896, 28438770, 17846259, 29661646, 33044541, 28708630, 29687558, 26476429, 15143877, 21765112
doi: 10.1123/japa.8.4.407

04/26/2026

Interested in cooking with more lentils? Check this out.

Our most requested resource: Lentil SOP's across various types of commercial foodservice equipment. Cook consistent lentils every time whether you are using a pot, rice cooker, combi oven, pressure cooker, etc. https://ow.ly/YpyU50YCBvi

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Here is a free new e-Cookbook created by Dietitians across Canada - let me know if you try any recipes!

Download the DC Cookbook! There’s something special about recipes shared by a community of dietitians. 💚 For Nutrition Month, we brought together a collection of recipes submitted by DC members from across the country — each one rooted in culture, creativity, nourishment, and care.

Download the cookbook, try something new, and celebrate the power of food to connect us all:https://www.dietitians.ca/DietitiansOfCanada/media/Images/Site/courses/Nourish-to-Flourish-Cookbook.pdf

03/02/2026

March is Nutrition month each year - and a time to celebrate together! Have you tried any new foods or recipes lately that help Nourish you? A new change form me to mix things up was to start getting a box from Odd Bunch - ON/QC - What’s Cooking? - and have discovered ways to mix things up a bit... I get some different vegies and fruits - and have a chance to try new ones-makes things interesting!

What new food/recipe/ idea have you tried recently to nourish you?

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01/23/2026

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12/20/2025

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12/06/2025

Take note - now is not the time to eat pistachios!

There are now 155 cases across six provinces: BC, AB, MB, ON, QC, NB.

Do not consume, use, serve or sell recalled pistachios and pistachio-containing products.

Consider alternatives to pistachios from Iran and products made with pistachios from Iran, due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Refer to the public health notice for more information.
https://ow.ly/Rjt950XAYKf

12/05/2025

A lovely colourful spread!

✨ Holiday gatherings hit different when fruits & veggies get the VIP treatment. ✨

From crunchy crudités to cozy squash soups to sweet baked fruit for dessert — produce brings the flavor, the color and the feel-good vibes that make the season shine. 🎉🥕🍇

If you’re looking to level up your menu without overcomplicating your holiday prep, this one’s for you. Think big flavor, built-in nourishment and plenty of “wow, what is this?!” moments at the table.

Give your festive spread a fresh twist 👇
Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/m2axcdfv

12/05/2025

What do you think of this? Could you see yourself applying these principles?

This holiday season and beyond, I wish you ease and freedom from incessant worry about what to eat.

May you enjoy your meals free of diet culture. May you have peace on your plate and savor celebratory food.

Let the Intuitive Eater's Holiday Bill of Rights be a reminder of this truth.

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