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Plant-Based Protein Sources

Protein is an essential building block for the body. It helps build cells and muscle and is important for growth and development. Animal products such as meat, eggs, and milk are naturally high in all 9 essential amino acids. This makes it easier for people who consume animal products to meet their daily protein needs. But what about people on plant-based diets like vegetarians or vegans?Plant-Based Protein Sources

Kidney Disease and Generalized Nutrition

Currently, only 10% of patients with kidney disease see a Dietitian before reaching ‘end-stage' kidney failure and requiring dialysis. Around 90% of adults don’t know they have declining function - including half of those patients that have already had a significant loss in kidney function. Depending on underlying factors that may worsen your CKD risks, making dietary changes that align with the root causes will play an important role in slowing or stopping kidney disease from getting worse. Here we will talk about generalized nutrition pointers to help protect the kidneys.Kidney Disease and Generalized NutritionNinaGhamrawi

Healthier Lifestyle Cooking Tips

Healthier cooking does not mean creating bland and boring food. Healthy food can be delicious too - when made with the right ingredients and cooked in a healthier way! Some healthy cooking techniques include: choosing better carbohydrates, swapping the protein, using less fat, and switching up your cooking methods.Healthier Lifestyle Cooking TipsNinaGhamrawi

Healthy Eating for Diabetes

Eating healthy seems quite intuitive. But when you start reading and asking questions, it's not so simple. What raises glucose? What are ‘Diabetic’ foods? What should I avoid? Let’s answer these questions, and give you solutions!Healthy Eating for DiabetesNinaGhamrawi

Homemade Chorizo - Dietitian Approved!

Try this homemade healthy chorizo!Homemade Chorizo - Dietitian Approved!NinaGhamrawi

Take Control of Your Meals: Carbohydrate Counting and the Exchange List System

The Exchange List System is a way of estimating the amount of carbohydrate, protein, and fat in different foods using a system that standardizes measurements of foods and gives you food group lists. Carbohydrate counting involves planning meals based on the total number of grams of carbohydrates you eat for that meal. This article will give you introduction of both methods.Take Control of Your Meals: Carbohydrate Counting and the Exchange List SystemNinaGhamrawi

Healthier Mexican Meals

Regardless if you are eating a home-cooked meal or restaurant food, you can (usually) keep your diet and routine nutritious and healthy. Read on to explore some healthier Mexican meal options.Healthier Mexican MealsNinaGhamrawi

Smart Snacks for Diabetes

If you've got the meal routine down perfectly, chances are that now you're wondering how to make your snacks more interesting. Here are some healthy snack ideas.Smart Snacks for DiabetesNinaGhamrawi