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How to Be Good To Your Heart with Fibre
Fibre has fantastic benefits beyond regularity, like lowering blood cholesterol, boosting digestive health and helping you feel fuller longe
Shannon Crocker MSc RD & Jessica Rego MHSC RD
Feb 5, 2018


Brain Food: Vibrant Broccoli Soup
The other day I was reading a study that found you can slow down brain aging by eating a daily serving of leafy green veggies. I say, "
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jan 16, 2018


This January, Kick Restrictive Resolutions to the Curb!
Restrictive resolutions are punishing and don't work. Instead, stay positive! Build a super diet to power a super you!
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jan 5, 2018


Super Moist Gingerbread Snack Cake
You'll want to grab this recipe for a really moist, cinnamon-y cake that’s one-bowl, flourless and made with a surprise ingredient: pump
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Dec 5, 2017


Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad
If you've ever turned down a carrot because you've heard that they are too high in sugar, listen up: that's bananas! Yes, carrot
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Nov 13, 2017


5 Dietitian Mind Tricks that Actually Work | Guest Post by @DietitiansHusband
It's kind of funny listening to your husband talk about food and nutrition. Especially when he's right. Mostly. Here are 5 things he
Shannon Crocker MSc RD | Todd Crocker
Oct 31, 2017


Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Snack Cake
Anyone else tired of pumpkin recipes yet? No? Me either. Good thing ‘cause you won’t want to miss this one! There’s no cinnamon in sight,...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Oct 17, 2017


Turkey Snack Jars 3 Ways
I created these turkey snack jars, with leftover turkey plus veggies and fruits, for when you need a snack that’s more than a nibble: they a
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Oct 4, 2017


3 reasons to put protein on your breakfast plate | Protein-packed sweet potato and turkey muffin tin
Breakfast is a prime time to pump up protein. Eating about 20 to 30 grams of protein is especially important for those of us aged 40 and ove
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Sep 8, 2017


Choose cherries for delicious heart-friendly goodness
Bottom Line: Eat cherries (and berries). Mostly because they are damn delicious. Oh, and they’re good for your heart. I’m sure you’ve...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD & Catherine Canzi RD
Aug 11, 2017


Top 10 Dietitian-Approved Road Trip Snacks
Planning a last minute road trip? No snacks prepared? No problem! Here are 10 grab and go pre-packaged snacks that are actually good for...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Aug 4, 2017


Celebrating Canadian Foods with a Dietitian Kitchen Party!
Have you ever wonder what happens in a dietitian’s kitchen? A whole lot of recipe creation, cooking, baking, and eating! Dietitians love...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 30, 2017


Simple Food: Salad on a Stick
Have you ever been to a summer back yard party and tried eating salad with a plastic fork while balancing a flimsy paper plate on your...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 21, 2017


Simple Food: Strawberry, Cucumber and Red Pepper Salad with Maple Drizzle
Looking for a sweet little salad that will knock the socks off your Canada Day barbecue guests? This is it! The crunchy-ness of cucumbers...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 21, 2017


Simple Food: The Must Try Kale Salad
This is the kale salad that made my sister fall in love with kale. Well, at least she fell in love with this salad. If you're not into...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Jun 8, 2017


3 Simple Salads with Ontario Asparagus
Ontario Asparagus is only here for May - June, so love it while you can! Try these 3 simple salads; start with Ontario asparagus, add toppin
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
May 8, 2017


5 Ways to Love Honey Raspberry Rhubarb Compote
Cover your ears (or eyes since you are reading?) rhubarb lovers. I’m about to make a confession you won’t like. Here goes…when I moved...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
May 8, 2017


Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
This past week I was reviewing the nutritional aspects of a couple of items for the Dish, the Toronto Star column written by health...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
May 2, 2017


4 tips to stop stress eating
Do you reach for a sweet treat when you’re stressed? Do you find yourself eating too much and then feeling even more stressed? You’re not...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Mar 31, 2017


Don't believe the hype! Separating food facts from fiction.
As a dietitian, I get asked (a lot!) about diets, food facts, food fads and ‘health’ products that promise everything from quick weight...
Shannon Crocker MSc RD
Mar 3, 2017

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