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What keeps us standing tall?

The skeletal system, that helps us stand upright, is one of the most predominate features that make us look and act human! But bones are also something we too often forget about until we crack or injure them…

Wellness Nutrition, Sport NutritionKirsten OilundJune 10, 2018nutrition, registered dietitian, bone health, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, protein, jasper, hinton, alberta, nutritionist, dairy, skeleton, bonesComment

Shapes and Sizes

Body love is popular these days, but having these conversations in real life can be uncomfortable. So maybe it’s time to shift our mindset from “love your body” to “accept and respect your body”.

Mental Health, Wellness NutritionKirsten OilundApril 5, 2018mental health, nutritionist, nutrition, body image, body, wellness, dietitian, registered dietitianComment

Gut Instincts

Have you heard of psychobiotics? A method of targeting our gut microbiome to positively impact mental health outcomes.

Digestive Nutrition, Wellness Nutrition, Mental HealthKirsten OilundFebruary 21, 2018fermented foods, fermentation, microbiome, fibre, probiotic, prebiotic, dietitian, jasper national park, jasper, gut health, gut-brain axis, mental health, digestion, digestive healthComment

A Hierarchy of Food & Nutrition

Often nutrition advice jumps right into super foods and rigid food rules. However, this type of guidance skips over some precursory concepts of human thought and behaviour. It is so much more effective, to start where you are.

Wellness Nutrition, Mental HealthKirsten OilundDecember 22, 2017intuitive eating, normal eating, ellyn satter, food, relationship, mental health, maslow Comment

Fall in love with Fermentation

Not only do fermented foods add intricacy to your palate, but they also have some unparalleled nutrition properties and allow you to enjoy the bounty of the harvest all year long

Wellness Nutrition, Digestive NutritionKirsten OilundOctober 23, 2017dietitian, registered dietitian, nutritionist, alberta, jasper, jasper national park, fermentation, fermented foods, sourdough, kombucha, kefir, gut health, digestionComment

How to Get the Sleep You Need

What you eat can improve sleep duration and quality. Choosing foods that impact your brain’s access to tryptophan and the synthesis of melatonin may be helpful in promoting good sleep.

Wellness NutritionKirsten OilundSeptember 12, 2017wellness, nutrition, nutritionist, sleep, self-care, intuitive eating, emotional eating, appetite, cravings, food, breakfast, melatonin, serotonin, tryptophan, protein, snackComment

Why Dietitians Care About Your Sleep

Sleep affects nutrition, and overall health and wellness more than we think it does, or at least more than we give it credit for...

Wellness NutritionKirsten OilundJuly 19, 2017wellness, nutrition, nutritionist, sleep, self-care, intuitive eating, emotional eating, appetite, cravings, food, breakfast Comment

#yourbeets - My Top 5 for Healthy Living

Earlier this fall I was asked by Stephanie Partridge, APD of The Behaviour Beet to participate in #yourbeets, her new and exciting Instagram adventure that showcases top tips (or beets) from professionals around the globe to promote a healthy and up-beet life.

Here are my top 5.

Wellness NutritionKirsten OilundJanuary 1, 2017nutrition, nutritionist, dietitian, registered dietitian, sport, athlete, healthy, vegetable, sleep, mindful eating, protein, breakfast, hiking, running, skiing, lifestyle, jasperComment

Pulses, Pulses & more Pulses

Pulses are arguably my favourite ingredient. Find out why they rock and how I like to use pulses in my everyday eats. After all, 2016 is the International Year of Pulses!