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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

Freezer-Friendly French Toast

French toast is the ULTIMATE brunch food. Sunday mornings just wouldn’t be the same without it. I also rely on frozen pre-prepared slices for a quick pre-workout snack, or to tide me over until a later-than-usual dinner. Just pop them in the toaster, top with nut-butter and voila!

RecipesKirsten OilundSeptember 19, 2016jasper, hinton, nutrition, nutritionist, counselling, sport nutrition, recipe, real food, dietitian, registered dietitian, fibre, protein, snack, sport, breakfast, athlete, healthyComment

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!

Wellness NutritionKirsten OilundSeptember 13, 2016jasper, nutrition, nutritionist, hinton, counselling, dietitian, registered dietitian, pulse, protein, fibre, recipe, real food, breakfast, lunch, supper, sport, sport nutrition, fitness, wellness, bean, pea, chickpea, lentil, legume Comment

O.N.O. {Coconut + Chocolate + Banana}

Over the last few years there has literally been an overnight oats craze. So much so that ONO is a pretty well known acronym. This is my absolute favorite version of ONO. It has held up against the critique of numerous friends & family members.