Hannah Leclair, Registered Dietitian

Hannah Leclair, Registered Dietitian I am a Registered Dietitian dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals through providing evidence-based nutrition counselling and education.

My aim with this page is to provide nutrition information, recipe ideas, and general tips that encourage a healthy lifestyle and a positive relationship with food. To discuss your unique needs and personal health goals contact me, or book a one-on-one appointment with me using the website above!

Happy Dietitians Day to all of my fellow RD's out there! Every year the month of March is known as Nutrition Month and i...
03/17/2021

Happy Dietitians Day to all of my fellow RD's out there!

Every year the month of March is known as Nutrition Month and is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating, as well as identifying dietitians as the most credible source for nutrition information.

We also celebrate Dietitians Day within the month of March, and this year's theme focuses on the fact that healthy eating may not look the same for everyone and that there truly is no "one-size-fits-all" approach.

If you have any questions at all about what a Registered Dietitian does, and how we can help you work on your personal nutrition and health goals comment below or reach out to me personally through an email or Facebook message!
You can also learn more at: NutritionMonth2021.ca

Let me help YOU find YOUR healthy :)

Today is Meatless Monday so I thought I’d post the recipe for one of my favourite soups to make! 🍲 This soup is a great ...
03/01/2021

Today is Meatless Monday so I thought I’d post the recipe for one of my favourite soups to make! 🍲

This soup is a great option for Meatless Monday because the main source of protein comes from white kidney beans. It’s also a perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly winter day ❄️

*Cooking tip: The easiest way to make this soup is by using a hand blender, but if you don’t have access to a blender (like me) you can use a potato masher instead!

Let’s talk about MEAL SCHEDULING/MENU PLANNING 👍It can be exhausting trying to decide what to make for dinner every day....
02/25/2021

Let’s talk about MEAL SCHEDULING/MENU PLANNING 👍

It can be exhausting trying to decide what to make for dinner every day. Especially if you already have a busy schedule with limited time to prepare meals ⏰

A strategy that I use to manage my dinner ideas is to create a meal schedule. You can make your schedule as general or as specific as you like to meet your needs.

I personally find a more general schedule helpful so that while I have some direction when choosing ingredients or cooking techniques, I still have the flexibility to incorporate my preferences for that day. But again, it’s totally based on what works for you and your household.

So if you’re finding it hard to decide on meal ideas for dinner, choose one day when you have extra time to sit down and create a schedule for yourself! This will save you time in the future and hopefully reduce any stress you have around meal preparation.

What I typically follow:
🥗 Meatless Monday - using plant-based ingredients
🍽 Leftover Tuesday - my family often has lots of leftovers in the fridge so we incorporated this to reduce our food waste
🥘 One-pot Meal Wednesday - choose a one-pot or one-sheet/sheet pan recipe
🥡 Support Local Thursday - choose a local restaurant to order take-out from
🍤 Fish Friday - use fish as your protein source
🥦🥕🍎 Seasonal Saturday - use seasonal ingredients and support local farmers
😊 Sunday Funday - choose foods that make you happy, in whatever way you feel you need (ie. for health, for comfort, for ease of preparation etc.)

Check out these cinnamon heart frozen yogurt bars! Original recipe from https://sarahmuncaster.com/ These frozen yogurt ...
02/11/2021

Check out these cinnamon heart frozen yogurt bars!
Original recipe from https://sarahmuncaster.com/

These frozen yogurt bars are super easy to make, filled with protein, and are a perfectly themed snack to share with your loved ones this weekend! 🥰

Fun tip: use a heart shaped cookie cutter for that extra Valentine’s Day touch ❤️

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*I made a few modifications to the original recipe based on what I had available at home and flavour preferences*
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (0% M.F)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (0% M.F)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup
Topped with cinnamon hearts

Looking for something to make for the big game today? Try this plant-based chilli recipe that is made with lentils as it...
02/07/2021

Looking for something to make for the big game today? Try this plant-based chilli recipe that is made with lentils as it’s main ingredient instead of ground beef! It’s a different take on chilli that is packed with fibre and protein 💪

This recipe makes a large amount so if you have lots of leftovers, try freezing them in individual serving sizes to enjoy on days that you have less time to prepare a meal!

Did you know that many Canadians are only getting HALF of the amount of fibre that they need?! 🤯If you feel like you may...
02/03/2021

Did you know that many Canadians are only getting HALF of the amount of fibre that they need?! 🤯

If you feel like you may be one of these individuals, check out these quick tips to help you increase your fibre intake. Remember, it's important to go slowly when increasing your fibre intake and to increase your fluid intake as well to avoid gas and bloating.

*This information is being provided as general recommendations for the public. To discuss your unique needs and/or personal health goals you can book a free 15 minute consultation with me at: https://nutrisential.janeapp.com/

Iron is an essential mineral that helps make blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of the body and helps your cells...
02/02/2021

Iron is an essential mineral that helps make blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of the body and helps your cells function properly.

There are two types of iron in food which are heme iron, found in animal foods, and non-heme iron, found in plant foods. Unfortunately our body does not absorb non-heme iron as well as heme iron, so if you are vegetarian, vegan, or you just don't eat animal foods very often it can be harder to get the amount of iron that your body needs.

A way to increase the amount of non-heme iron that your body absorbs is to pair it with foods that contain vitamin C.

Some examples of this pairing are:
🔹 Add strawberries to your iron fortified oatmeal.
🔹 Make a spinach salad with oranges or nectarines on top.
🔹 Add spinach and oranges/orange juice to your smoothie.
🔹 Make lentil stuffed bell peppers.

All of these combinations will help your body absorb more of the iron that you're eating!

Hi Everyone! My name is Hannah and I am a Registered Dietitian dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individ...
02/02/2021

Hi Everyone! My name is Hannah and I am a Registered Dietitian dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals through providing evidence-based nutrition counselling and education. I believe in an all foods fit approach as well as a health at every size approach and my aim is to help others discover a positive relationship with their food and their body.

I've created this page to share my love of food and nutrition with you through providing nutrition information, a variety of recipes, and general tips that will encourage conversations focused on overall health and wellness. I will also be linking this page to my dietetic services for anyone that is looking for personalized nutrition counselling.

If you have any topic that you are interested in learning about and would like me to include on my page, please feel free to reach out and let me know! :)

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