Bananas, mangoes and grapes included. Let’s talk about fruit, blood sugar and finally making peace with your fruit bowl. For this October newsletter, I’ve decided to let the cat out of the bag. Or, more appropriately, let the banana out of the nutritional interrogation room. Somewhere along the way, fruit became suspicious. I see patients who have stopped eating it altogether because “it’s a carb.” Others have insulin resistance, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and have been t

My Top 6 Easy Skillet & Sheet-Pan Dinners It’s time for cozy meals that make busy weeks easier. These six veggie-loaded, protein-packed favourites bring big flavour with less cleanup. Make them your own, swap ingredients to suit your kitchen, and let the flavours inspire you. Cook once, enjoy the leftovers, and make a little more room for yourself this week. One-Pan Chicken Sausage & White Bean Bake With kale, basil and melted mozzarella As a dietitian, I love a simple dinner

Looking for a healthy, high-protein, high-fibre dinner that's quick, easy and family-friendly? This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot chicken recipe combines tender chicken thighs, protein-rich chickpeas, fluffy quinoa and colourful vegetables in a flavourful tomato sauce. As a Registered Dietitian, I love this balanced, gluten-free Mediterranean dinner because it provides lean protein to support muscle health, fibre for digestive health and heart-healthy fats—all in one pan! Pe