Emily Mardell, Registered Dietitian | 587.987.5595 | emily@choosefoodfirst.com
Emily Mardell, Registered Dietitian | 587.987.5595 | emily@choosefoodfirst.com
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July 18th, 2012
Hey everyone, Tomorrow I’ll be back on CTV Edmonton Morning Live chatting about nutrition myths regarding sugars. Lately it seems more and more people are asking questions about sugar, natural and otherwise, and from what I can tell there is a lot of misinformation out there. Tune in tomorrow to get the facts as well […]
Read MoreJune 28th, 2012
I’m heading back to the CTV studio to talk to the Edmonton Morning Live crew about what it takes to fuel young athletes. Good nutrition is important for everyone, but what will give the athlete in you an edge? Tune in Friday, June 29th to find out. Here are a few resources and recipes I […]
Read MoreMarch 30th, 2012
March marked another successful Nutrition Month campaign. This year’s theme, “Get the real deal on your meal” called on Dietitians across Canada to bust common food and nutrition myths. Is sea salt less harmful than ordinary salt? Should lactose intolerant people avoid milk? Is “multigrain” bread necessarily made from whole grains? Does sugar cause hyperactivity? […]
Read MoreJanuary 12th, 2012
Every now and then I’m introduced to a food product that really impresses me. Being a Dietitian, food is what I think and live and do so when I find something new and it’s not only delicious, but nutritious I tend to get excited. The food I’m referring to is a fresh fruit that you […]
Read MoreOctober 18th, 2011
Wow, it sure has been a while. It’s nice to be back in the swing of all-things-blog. There has been heightened buzz in the news world lately regarding energy drinks. Earlier this month, Health Canada launched a “New Approach on Energy Drinks” and planned action to better protect Canadian consumers. Immediately after, Dietitians across the […]
Read MoreJune 6th, 2011
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking at a special event dedicated to the Heart & Stoke Foundation and specifically, their red dress campaign. I was so impressed with Erin Rauf, who as the visionary and coordinator for the event truly went above and beyond to make the event a success! I spoke briefly on […]
Read MoreMay 20th, 2011
Breakfast Television was a blast this morning! Ryan and I chatted about “seriously cool treats” and healthier alternatives to help beat the summer heat. Check out the video clip here. Thanks again BT! Summer has finally arrived, and that means it’s time to switch gears in the kitchen and move from the warm and comforting foods […]
Read MoreApril 25th, 2011
Happy Spring everyone, thanks for checking in. I was interviewed on Breakfast Television, Edmonton this morning and it was a blast! The crew was number one and from front door security to the boom operator I was thoroughly impressed with the charisma and friendliness of the BT team. The BT studio is no doubt an […]
Read MoreMarch 17th, 2011
March is Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Celebrate Food…from field to table.” This month I’ve been talking to clients and members of the community about a variety of topics stemming from this years Nutrition Month campaign. People are especially curious about organic foods and facts and fallacies surrounding the same. Here is a […]
Read MoreFebruary 8th, 2011
I started a new Crossfit program a couple days ago and as I was drinking my water in between sets I looked about and was surprised to see a few people without a trusty fluid fix in hand. As a friendly reminder I thought I’d compile a few thoughts on hydration for active individuals. Mild […]
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