Sandra Edwards Registered Dietitian

06/02/2026

Wow good reasons to eat mushrooms kore often!

Mushrooms have been shown to slow breast cancer growth in lab studies, but what about in real life? https://see.nf/49ozGJk

Population studies offer some insight. While foods like soy and green tea are linked to lower breast cancer risk, they don’t fully explain why rates are much lower in some parts of the world.

When researchers looked at mushroom intake, they found something striking:
Women who ate the equivalent of just half a mushroom per day had significantly lower odds of breast cancer. (That’s only about 15 shrooms a month!)

What’s even more striking is that a nearly 90% reduction in breast cancer odds is associated with combining that mushroom intake with drinking about half a teabag’s worth of green tea a day.

This shows that small, consistent dietary habits may be linked to meaningful differences in risk.

05/31/2026

Trying to get more veggies into your diet? … says everyone - try this packet on the BBQ.

Less mess, more flavor 🔥 These grilled veggie foil packets are the kind of easy summer side dish that disappears fast at cookouts. Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, smoky seasonings, and a little parmesan cheese come together right on the grill for a veggie-packed dish that’s simple, colorful, and seriously delicious.

Perfect for backyard BBQs, weeknight grilling, or whenever you want an easy way to enjoy more veggies this season. 🫑🥒🧀

Get the recipe: https://tinyurl.com/3wt7uv86

05/31/2026

Good article all about measuring body fat and what this means. Let me know if you are interested in getting your body fat tested with an Inbody 570 analysis.

What does 30% body fat really mean? Learn how it looks for men and women, health risks, and practical steps to lower body fat safely and effectively.

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Is your vegetable and fruit intake helping you to sleep?

04/26/2026

Take advantage of exercise- please!

Population studies have found a correlation between regular aerobic exercise and decreased risk of at least 35 different diseases. But what have interventional trials proven in terms of cause and effect? Randomized controlled trials of older adults have demonstrated that physical activity can improve muscle mass, strength, balance, and mobility; decrease the risk of falls and potential fractures; and help minimize bone loss.

Exercise may also improve cognition, enhance mood, successfully treat depression (as well as the antidepressant drug Zoloft), improve erectile function in men, and generally improve quality of life. The evidence supporting the overall health benefits of physical activity are overwhelming. Exercise is medicine.

Exercise is such powerful medicine that a single session can improve insulin sensitivity for up to 17 hours. Researchers at Stanford and the London School found that exercise may work as well as drugs for patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure, and pre-diabetes, and even better than some medications for stroke. Of course, it doesn’t mean you can’t do both.
Exercise is so important that not walking an hour a day is considered a “high-risk” behavior.

Watch the videos “Longer Life Within Walking Distance” at https://bit.ly/2BsKqJP and “Exercise Is Medicine” at https://see.nf/3XGSyNc to learn more.

* Before starting any vigorous physical activity, check with your doctor. If you are prone to feeling dizzy or have chronic unstable health conditions, it is always best to consult with your medical team before starting any new exercise routines.

PMID: 30640736, 32525097, 24866862 , 33239019, 30592475, 37528896, 28438770, 17846259, 29661646, 33044541, 28708630, 29687558, 26476429, 15143877, 21765112
doi: 10.1123/japa.8.4.407

04/26/2026

Interested in cooking with more lentils? Check this out.

Our most requested resource: Lentil SOP's across various types of commercial foodservice equipment. Cook consistent lentils every time whether you are using a pot, rice cooker, combi oven, pressure cooker, etc. https://ow.ly/YpyU50YCBvi

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Here is a free new e-Cookbook created by Dietitians across Canada - let me know if you try any recipes!

Download the DC Cookbook! There’s something special about recipes shared by a community of dietitians. 💚 For Nutrition Month, we brought together a collection of recipes submitted by DC members from across the country — each one rooted in culture, creativity, nourishment, and care.

Download the cookbook, try something new, and celebrate the power of food to connect us all:https://www.dietitians.ca/DietitiansOfCanada/media/Images/Site/courses/Nourish-to-Flourish-Cookbook.pdf

03/02/2026

March is Nutrition month each year - and a time to celebrate together! Have you tried any new foods or recipes lately that help Nourish you? A new change form me to mix things up was to start getting a box from Odd Bunch - ON/QC - What’s Cooking? - and have discovered ways to mix things up a bit... I get some different vegies and fruits - and have a chance to try new ones-makes things interesting!

What new food/recipe/ idea have you tried recently to nourish you?

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