Join the Registered Dietitians of Vitality Nutrition as they peel back the layers of nutrition to provide you with evidenced-based information and actionable takeaways. We welcome you to join us as we discuss all things food, fitness, mindset, and healthy living!
IG Handles: Vitality: @vitalitynutrition_ Courtney: @dietitiancourtney_ Darian: @dietitiandarian_ Hannah: @dietitianhannah_
Connect with us: Web: www.vitalitynutrition.ca Blog: www.vitalitynutrition.ca/blog Email: darian@vitalitynutrition.ca
Our Registered Dietitians share twenty tips from a successful virtual nutrition coaching client. Utilize these strategies to get started on your health and wellness journey!
Summary of our virtual nutrition coaching client's tips:
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In this comprehensive guide the Registered Dietitians at Vitality Nutrition explore key nutrition principles for beginners and advanced runners to improve performance, recovery, and meet the unique nutrient need for running.
The dietiitans touch on key nutrition concepts for running including calorie requirements, macronutrient needs, nutrition timing, micronutrients of importance, supplements, and more!
Some key takeaways from the show:
Link to our blog article for detailed notes on nutrition for running.
Link to our Fullscript account for evidenced-based supplement recommendations.
Link to our Comprehensive Nutrition Coaching program to get started on your journey.
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In this podcast and accompanying article (link here!), the Registered Dietitians at Vitality Nutrition explore evidenced-based advice to get started on your nutrition journey will participating in a CrossFit training program.
Key concepts our nutritionists explore include:
1. Food & Nutrition: specific nutrition considerations for CrossFit athletes regarding the three key macronutrients (ie. protein, carb, and fat) as well as energy (calorie) balance.
2. Supplements: A Registered Dietitian's review of the most evidenced-based, effective, and safe supplements that CrossFit athletes benefit from for optimal health and/or performance (ie. caffeine, creatine, protein powder, and electrolytes)
3. Recovery protocols: factors that nutritionists consider beyond nutrition including sleep, stress rest days, hydration, and hormonal fluctuations that influence recovery, appetite, performance, and overall health.
You can find the full written article here.
You can find our free CrossFit menu plan here.
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Our team of Registered Dietitians in Saskatchewan have curated this guide to nutrition during pregnancy for anyone who is pregnant, is looking to become pregnant, or is supporting someone through a pregnancy!
Having a baby can be a wonderful experience but also can be a time of uncertainty. Many parents have questions and concerns regarding food and supplement intake. With advice coming from many sources, it is tough to know who to listen to. That is why having accurate nutrition information from Registered Dietitians is so important! This podcast is prepared with information as you get started in understanding the unique nutrition needs before and during pregnancy.
In this guide, we’ll uncover three key nutrition discussions:
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Emotional eating may include eating because we're sad, bored, stressed, lonely, looking for distraction, or using food as a reward. As Registered Dietitians we believe it is important to note that eating is a legitimate coping mechanism - it releases endorphins and can make us feel good! The issues arise when it is our main coping strategy or relied on at a frequency that is unsupportive of our health and well-being. In this article and accompanying podcast episode we’ll explore the root of emotional eating and steps you can take to become more confident in navigating food and your emotions! In this episode, we discusses:
Even when we understand what's going on, many of us still need help breaking the cycle of emotional eating. It's not easy — especially when emotional eating has been a sole coping strategy for a number of years. So don't go it alone when you don't have to. Take advantage of expert help. This might include a counselor, therapist, or a Registered Dietitian who can help you identify your eating patterns and make new choices that support your physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being.
At Vitality Nutrition we support clients through our 1:1 and group based programs to overcome their unique challenges and adopt a pattern of eating that supports their personal goals and values! Visit our website at www.vitalitynutrition.ca to book directly with a dietitian or inquire about our services! We recommend booking with Hannah Murray if you have goals related to overcoming emotional eating, improving your relationship with food, and developing self-compassion and self-awareness when adopting supportive habits!
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In the latest episode of the Nutrition Unpeeled Podcast we followed a 3-2-1 prompt as a structure to share three supportive habits we've recently adopted, two unsupportive habits we've ditched, and one piece of advice we'd offer our younger self.
Habits we've adopted:
Habits we've ditched:
Advice we'd give our younger self:
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Summer is here! The weather is warm, kids are out of school, and routines are changing. Maybe for you this means life is lighter, brighter, and all around less stressful. Some might find it easier to adopt supportive nutrition habits in the summer with local produce in season and an abundance of opportunities to move and stay active. On the flip side, the go-go nature of summer may have you out of routine with your usual food and movement choices or feeling challenged with an increased number of social gatherings and opportunities to drink alcohol. In today’s podcast the dietitian at Vitality Nutrition share their top summer tips to feel confident, fuelled, hydrated, and energized this summer! Topics covered:
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Imagine if your environments — your home, your office, your social media — was crafted in a way that made supportive behaviours easier and the unsupportive behaviours harder. How often would you make aligned choices if they were simply the default response to your environment? And how much easier would that be compared to trying to motivate yourself all of the time?
In this article and accompanying podcast, we will explore how your environment is impacting your choices and what you can do to improve it. We discuss:
You can read more about this concept via our blog article which you can find here.
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Choosing what to eat pre-workout, intra-workout, and post-workout requires an understanding of peri-workout nutrition!
Peri-workout nutrition is the science of appropriately timing macronutrients (ie., carbs, protein, and/or fat) before, during, and after a workout for optimal digestion, energy, and muscle recovery!
Whether you are an elite athlete looking to optimize performance or a fitness enthusiast looking to feel your best, understanding what and when to eat surrounding your workouts is essential.
In this episode, the Registered Dietitians at Vitality Nutrition uncover the science of pre-workout, intra-workout, and post-workout nutrition! By the end of this episode you will understand:
You can learn more about workout nutrition on our blog here.
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Iron is an essential mineral for human health, and a key component to a well-rounded dietary profile. Populations who need to pay special attention to iron intake include pregnant women, parents introducing solids to infants, athletes, individuals who donate blood, menstruating women, and those diagnosed with iron deficiency!
In this episode, we discuss:
You can find the full article at: https://www.vitalitynutrition.ca/blog/iron
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In the short term, inflammation can help our bodies heal, however, long-term (ie. chronic) inflammation can lead to pain, illness, and poor health. In this podcast, the Registered Dietitians at Vitality Nutrition explore evidence-based strategies for reducing or entirely avoiding chronic inflammation using the power of diet and lifestyle! Such strategies include:
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Tracking your dietary intake on paper or in an app is a tool many use to bring awareness to their food choices, collect data on their nutrition intake, and make adjustments to reach their specific goals.
While there are many benefits to monitoring food intake, there can also be disadvantages for certain individuals or when food tracking is the sole lens through which one makes their nutrition-related decisions.
In this podcast, our team of Registered Dietitians review the pros and cons of food tracking, who it might be for (and who it isn’t for), and how we approach food tracking with clients inside of our programs!
You can read the full article featuring specific examples and recommendations here.
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Contrary to popular belief, 'healthy' and 'affordable' foods aren't always at odds with each other! Eating on a budget does not mean you have to sacrifice nutrition.
The Registered Dietitians at Vitality Nutrition are here to help with their top healthy-eating habits that won't break the bank.
Let’s explore how our Dietitians meal plan, grocery-shop, budget, reduce food waste, and build a nourishing plate – all while keeping meals affordable, enjoyable, and fun! Click here for the full blog post article.
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As Registered Dietitians we are often asked which supplements we take ourselves and which products we recommend to our clients.
In this episode, we uncover the top evidenced based supplements we find ourselves recommending to clients in consideration of their unique nutrition requirements and personal goals.
Our detailed conversation includes:
We also touch on magnesium, iron, digestive enzymes, collagen protein, flax seed and phytoestrogens, probiotics, prenatal multivitamins, and branched chain amino acids (ie. BCAAs).
Note: We are excited to recognize Supplement King, our sponsor for today’s podcast episode. Supplement King is a locally owned and operated store in Saskatoon located on Clarence Avenue in Stonebridge. Supplement King is proud to offer the largest selection, best service, most knowledge staff, and lowest prices in Canada. They are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, no matter what they might be!
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Setting goals can be an inspiring process that gives direction to our choices and motivates us to take action. From our experience as Registered Dietitians, many people are excited to reach their goals in the early stages but struggle to stay consistent long enough to make those goals a reality. In other cases, people know what they want to achieve but haven’t identified the actions they need to take to achieve the goal itself.
In this podcast, we share how we help clients create meaningful connections to their goals so they remain committed to the actions that we’ve identified will facilitate a lasting change.
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The holiday season offers an opportunity to enjoy traditional foods or seasonal indulgences with family and friends. In this Podcast we uncover our top nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle tips to balance your health and wellness while enjoying the foods that make the holiday season so special!
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When asking clients to describe their health, fitness, and nutrition goals, "getting toned" is a response that many Registered Dietitians are used to hearing. What people really mean when they say they'd like to 'get toned' is that they'd like to see more visible muscle definition or, in other words, experience body recomposition!
Body recomposition is the act of altering one's physique through the loss of body fat and the simultaneous development of muscle mass. Body recomposition requires a different approach to nutrition and fitness than the typical 'weight loss' mindset. Our team of Registered Dietitians at Vitality Nutrition are here to help demystify body recomposition, and lay out our top five tips to consider if body recomposition is your goal.
Our tips include:
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Occasional run-ins with digestive symptoms like an upset stomach, gas, heartburn, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea are a normal part of life! However, when these symptoms occur frequently, they can cause major disruptions to your life, and indicate that something isn't working optimally.
Regardless of how frequently you experience unpleasant digestive symptoms, there are nutrition and lifestyle changes we as Registered Dietitians know can positively impact your gut health (and daily comfort!). In this episode, we review the most impactful and evidence-based strategies to support gut health!
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The word 'motivation' has been given many definitions over the years, but a common understanding is that motivation is a force that energizes, activates, and directs behaviour. When it comes to healthy living, making progress towards a goal can be easier when motivation is high. At the same time, it's only normal to experience periods of reduced or low motivation.
In this Podcast, the Registered Dietitians at Vitality Nutrition explore how they help clients overcome periods of low motivation and support them in taking action towards their unique health and fitness goals!
Our top tips include:
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Is weighing yourself regularly a meaningful, valid, or even safe practice? Is it helpful or harmful? In this episode we explore when we as Dietitians do and don't recommend the use of a body weight scale, how to properly take advantage of this tool (should you use it), and the reason behind short-term fluctuations in bodyweight.
We hope this episode will leave you better equipped to decide if the scale is a valuable tool for you as you move toward your health and fitness goals this season, whilst encouraging you to also consider additional and more meaningful indicators of wellbeing than weight alone!
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New to meal planning? Overwhelmed at the prospect of trying to incorporate healthful and manageable meals several days in a row? The Registered Dietitians at Vitality Nutrition are putting their knowledge and experience to work, bringing you 10 beginner tips to get started on your meal planning and prep journey. With these nutritionist-approved tips, you'll save time and money, reduce food waste, and enjoy more satisfying meals throughout the week!
Our tips:
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As Registered Dietitians, we have worked with hundreds of clients who have a specific goal of losing weight. Throughout this process, we’ve identified ten of the most common obstacles that hold people back from achieving their weight loss goals. When equipped with the right knowledge, tools, and support, you too can avoid and conquer these nutrition and weight loss pitfalls!
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