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Health Articles & News Blog


Swallowing Problems with Parkinson’s? Dietitians Can Help!

Swallowing is actually a rather complex process whereby a series of events needs to occur between the brain and the muscles or the mouth, tongue, throat, and esophagus. When something consistently goes awry in this process and causes difficulty swallowing it is known as “dysphagia”.


Nutrition for Mental Health

Tiffany Rusch, Dietitian, shares the Mediterranean Diet’s benefits for Mental Health - and simple steps you can take right now!



Let’s talk about CARBS!

Carbohydrates continue to be one of the most controversial nutrients, causing unneeded stress and anxiety for people trying to eat...


Moroccan Chickpea Stew – Crockpot/Slowcooker!

When we posted the first recipe of this series, more than one person asked about adapting the recipe for a...




Squash Mac – a vegan twist on a comfort dish!

For this plant-based recipe feature, we are highlighting nutritional yeast. This ingredient is well known to vegetarian and vegan folks...


TVP Taco Filling Recipe – ready in 15 minutes!

Coming at you with another low cost, quick and easy plant based meal! This week, we are featuring TVP (Textured...



One Pot Mexican Quinoa – 30 minute Weeknight Favourite!

Here is another simple plant-based recipe loaded with protein, fibre, and flavour that takes less than 30 minutes to make,...


Magic Garlicky Tofu

Approx time: Including draining the tofu 45-60 minutes. If tofu is drained ahead of time, or you happen to miss...




Healthy Holiday Tips from our Dietitian Tiffany!

With Christmas right around the corner, some of my clients are looking for advice on how to stay on track...


School lunches – 5 Tips from Tiffany!

Fall means – Back to school, ? One of the big stressors I hear this time of year is planning...



Tiffany’s IOC Diploma in Sport Nutrition – Olympic level nutrition for everyone!

Does anyone else find that during the Olympic games, whether summer or winter, your motivation to train increases? Perhaps this...


Are you ready to take on the 30-plant challenge?

The human microbiome is a hot topic in the science world and among health conscious individuals. While there is still...




Homemade, Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs!

As nutrition month comes to end, I wanted to share a different type of “recipe”. This is something a little...


Protein Redistribution Diet for folks with Parkinson’s Disease.

Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND and Tiffany Rusch RD created this presentation for PWP Victoria and presented on January 25, 2021....



Pick your own adventure vegetable soup!

I was trying to come up with a good recipe to post this week which would work with Nutrition Month...


Weekly Recipes from our Dietitian Tiffany Rusch – 10 weeks, 10 recipes!

Tiffany Rusch is a Victoria BC based Dietitian and in this article she is providing weekly recipes to inspire you to eat a healthier diet.