Expert Advice

The holiday season is upon us. If you are trying to lose weight, it can be a challenge to enjoy the holidays and know how to account for liquid calories. Kerri Sherk, RD shares a few tips to help you make an action plan that works for you.

Are you having a get-together, maybe a family reunion, or a holiday party and you’re wondering how to accommodate a friend or family member who is living with diabetes? Read on for a few key things to keep in mind...

When talking with a client about how to manage their diabetes, drinking alcohol, specifically beer, is probably one of the most common questions that I am asked right after “can I still eat bananas?” People are often surprised (and relieved) to learn what is and is not recommended. 

Are you a person living with diabetes who has asked a Diabetes Educator if it’s okay to consume alcohol? If so, you likely spent an entire appointment discussing the answer. Unfortunately, there have not been many user-friendly guides for Canadians to take home with them – until now. 

Kerri Sherk, a registered dietitian and yoga instructor, who has been helping clients lose weight for close to 20 years, answers the age-old question.

Even though I work out most days you might think that leaves lots of wiggle room for “extra” calories. Well, not really...

Carol Harrison, RD gives us 3 tips to help make wiggle room for extra calories.

It’s patio time…after a long winter, it’s time for sun, friends, and maybe an ice cold glass of beer. Ahhhh. But…how do I keep my al fresco dining healthy and calorie-wise, you ask?

Abby Langer, RD breaks down 5 myths about beer that have been floating around for years.

If we are lucky, patio season is just around the corner and if you drink alcohol you may be wondering what has more calories, wine or beer?