What's New at FitNut Consulting
May 14, 2012 - Vincci on Global TV!
Our very own Vincci Tsui appeared on Global TV Morning News on behalf of Calgary's Child this morning, teaching viewers how to fuel their active kids!
May 10, 2012 - Recent and Upcoming Media Appearances
FitNut Dietitian Vincci Tsui appeared on Breakfast Television this morning, speaking about spotting the "hidden" gluten in packaged foods. We've also dug up some recent media appearances by Lindy Kennedy! Check out the latest articles on our Resources page. Vincci will also be appearing on Global TV Morning News on Monday, May 14 @ 8:25 AM to talk about nutrition for active kids on behalf of Calgary's Child - please tune in!
May 6, 2012 - May Newsletter and Happy No Diet Day!
Happy International No Diet Day! Our May newsletter gives a bit of background and ideas on celebrating this special day! We also give you a quick intro to Intuitive Eating and have a recipe for Gluten-Free Almond Flax Bread in honour of Celiac Awareness Month!
May 2, 2012 - Welcome to Sarah!
We are pleased to introduce Sarah Higgins, the newest addition to our FitNut team! Sarah has extensive experience working with clients struggling with eating disorders and also has an interest in sports nutrition. Please give her a warm welcome!
April 6, 2012 - April Newsletter
We were stumped for ideas for our April newsletter, so we asked our fans on Facebook and Twitter! Thanks to Meghan and Ariffa for suggesting our article on detox diets and to Mary and Maureen for inspiring our Recipe(s) of the Month - a spring barbecue menu! Try ourGrilled Dijon Lamb Chops, French Potato Salad and Grilled Asparagus! Don't forget to check out our Top 10 Cheap Healthy Foods!
March 25, 2012 - New Recipes!
FitNut Registered Dietitian Andrea Low has been cooking up lots of tasty, healthy dishes lately! Check out these recipes for Curried Quinoa Salad with Black Beans & Mango and Apple-Pecan Muffins!
March 11, 2012 - Vincci on Global TV and in The Student's Life
FitNut Registered Dietitian Vincci Tsui has been keeping busy this weekend! She appeared on Global TV Morning News on Saturday, speaking to host Bindu Suri on tips for teens becoming vegetarian. She also lent her expertise to The Student's Life on the health benefits of nuts!
March 6, 2012 - Happy Nutrition Month!
It's that time of year again... Nutrition Month! We are so excited to share our Nutrition Month newsletter with you! This year's theme is "Get the Real Deal on Your Meal" and dietitians across the country are working together to debunk some popular nutrition myths and uncovernutrition truths. Don't forget to try our Recipe of the Month - Fiery Red Potato Salad!
FitNut Registered Dietitian Vincci Tsui will also be appearing on Global TV Morning News this Saturday at 8:40 AM to answer the question, "My teen wants to become vegetarian - now what?" Get up early and tune in!
February 28, 2012 - Vincci in The Student's Life and Calgary's Child
FitNut Registered Dietitian Vincci Tsui has been keeping busy! Check her out in The Student's Life, an online magazine for post-secondary students, talking about foods that aren't as healthy as you think and in this month's Calgary's Child debunking some kids nutrition myths!
February 27, 2012 - Thank you!
Thanks to all of you who attended Lindy's talk with Julie van Rosendaal as part of the Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge Speaker Series! You asked a lot of great questions and we hope that you will try some of our ideas! Missed out on the event? Check out our Facebook album for some photos!
February 22, 2012 - FREE Grocery Store Tours at Superstore February 28!
Learn to read nutrition labels and shop healthy with FitNut Registered Dietitians Devon Guy and Andrea Low on Tuesday, February 28! They will be leading FREE grocery store tours at the Coventry Hills Superstore (100 Country Village Rd NE) at 12 PM and at the Deerfoot Meadows Superstore (100 - 20 Heritage Meadows Rd SE) at 12:30 PM. Speak to the Pharmacy to reserve your spot!
February 21, 2012 - Cooking Demonstration for the Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge!
FitNut owner and registered dietitian Lindy Kennedy will be joining local food personality Julie van Rosendaal this Saturday, February 25 from 2:30-4 PM in a FREE cooking demonstration as part of the Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge. Learn how to cook simple, healthy meals at home and taste the results! All participants will receive copies of the recipes to recreate the dishes at home. Sign up here!
February 5, 2012 - February Newsletter, Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge and Lindy on Global Calgary!
We have lots happening in February and are excited to share it all with you! Check out our February newsletter for news related to some upcoming events and grocery tours! Also, we have articles on how to make your healthy lifestyle ENJOYABLE (i.e. not eating "rabbit food" or spending hours on the treadmill) and why chocolate and wine are GOOD for you! There's even chocolate in our Recipe of the Month - Chicken Mole!
We are very excited to be a part of the Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge this year. Until February 12, tell us your SMART health goal for a chance to win a 10-week Nutrition Consulting package from us! In addition, FitNut founder and Registered Dietitian Lindy Kennedy will be sharing the stage with local food writer Julie van Rosendaal on February 25... details TBD!
Lindy also recently made another appearance on Global TV Calgary's Health FYI - this time talking about Brain Food! Watch the video here.
January 7, 2012 - Happy New Year!
Happy 2012! Health-related goals, such as "losing weight" or "eating better", are some of the most popular New Year's Resolutions. This year, we want to help you achieve them! Our January newsletter is full of tips on setting SMART New Year's Resolutions, and staying accountable to yourself as you work towards your goal! Don't forget to try our Recipe of the Month - a yummy Slow Cooker Ethiopian-Spiced Chicken Stew!
December 9, 2011 - Lindy in the media!
FitNut founder and Registered Dietitian Lindy Kennedy was on Global Calgary tonight, chatting about some healthier choices for the holidays! Watch the video here. Lindy was also recently on Chatelaine.com, with a feature on healthy desserts! (Yum!)
December 7, 2011 - Happy Holidays!
Season's Greetings! We are so excited about our December newsletter, which is all about the holidays! It's too easy to give into the unhealthy temptations this time of year, but of course, sticking to your health goals doesn't mean being a Scrooge! Check out our tips for making healthy choices without sacrificing the spirit of the season, and try out our Recipe of the Month - Winter Spice Granola - a perfect gift idea for your family and friends!
December 2, 2011 - Cooking with Antioxidants Recipes!
Thanks to Kendy, Laurel, Irene, Camilla, Kim, Crystal and Jordan for supporting us at our first ever Interactive Monday co-hosted with our friends at Casel Marché! (And of course, thank you to Joel, Andrea and Alan!) The evening was a success and we can't wait to host similar events in the future! In case you missed it, here are the recipes so you can re-create your own Cooking with Antioxidants night at home:
November 17, 2011 - Lindy on Global Calgary Early News!
FitNut Dietitian and founder Lindy Kennedy was on Global Calgary Early News recently, offering some easy weight loss tips! Watch the video here.
November 6, 2011 - November Newsletter and Coming Events!
Brr! It's getting cold out there! Our November newsletter is all about eating well to beat the cold and flu this winter. Learn the facts about some common cold remedies, including chicken soup, then warm up with our recipe for the classic comfort food. Also, read FitNut Dietitian Vincci Tsui's article about local, healthy winter foods in the latest issue of Calgary's Child!
World Diabetes Day is November 14. Join FitNut Dietitians Lindy Kennedy and Devon Guy at Superstores across Calgary for some free grocery tours at these times and locations:
- Superstore Shawnessy (100 15915 Macleod Tr S) @ 10 AM & 11 AM
- Superstore McKenzie (100-4700 130 Ave SE) @ 1 PM
- Superstore Signal Hill (5858 Signal Hill Centre SW) @ 1 PM
- Superstore Country Hills (5251 Country Hills Blvd NW) @ 4 PM
- Superstore Sunridge (3575 20 Ave NE) @ 7 PM
We are also going to be hosting an Interactive Monday night at Casel Marché (2505 17 Ave SW, corner of 17 Ave & 24 St SW) on November 28. Join us for a free three-course meal with wine pairings and learn how to Cook with Antioxidants! Space is limited, so sign up fast! Email vincci@fitnutconsulting.com for more details.
October 16, 2011 - Welcome to Kari and Old News
Please give a warm welcome to Kari Derbyshire, the latest addition to the FitNut Consulting team!
Also, we have recently updated our Media archives with some interviews we have done in the past - check them out!
October 6, 2011 - Cooking Vegetarian available for purchase!
In honour of World Vegetarian Day and Vegetarian Awareness Month, we are pleased to announce that we now have copies of Cooking Vegetarian by Chef Joseph Forest and Canadian Registered Dietitian Vesanto Melina available to order! This cookbook contains over 150 easy, tasty and healthy vegetarian recipes, along with helpful hints and techniques!
October 5, 2011 - October Newsletter and Facebook Updates
Our October newsletter is all about vegetarianism and the benefits of eating less meat! Try our Recipe of the Month, a vegan Curried Sweet Potato, Carrot, Lentil & Ginger Soup to warm your bellies this fall!
Speaking of recipes, we now have a new photo album on our Facebook page featuring some of the recipes in our archives. Also, as requested by Glynis, one of our Facebook followers, we've posted a recipe for Baked Penne with Sausage, Beans & Spinach! Enjoy!
October 4, 2011 - Vincci on Breakfast Television!
FitNut Registered Dietitian Vincci Tsui was up early this morning, chatting about the hidden calories, sugar, fat... even salt (!) on Breakfast Television. Watch the segment here!
September 28, 2011 - Lindy on CBC Radio alberta@noon!
FitNut founder and Registered Dietitian Lindy Kennedy was on CBC Radio's alberta@noon today chatting about caffeine in non-cola drinks and its effect on children and adolescents. Listen here! (Clip starts at 28:48)
September 25, 2011 - Welcome, Devon and Andrea!
Please give a warm welcome to Devon Guy and Andrea Low, the newest members of the FitNut Consulting team!
September 11, 2011 - We are in What's UP magazine!
Check out FitNut Dietitian Vincci Tsui's interview in the latest issue of What's UP on "brain food"!
September 10, 2011 - Back to School!
It's Back to School season, and our September newsletter is full of healthy and tasty school lunch ideas for you and your kids to try! Our Recipe of the Month, Bulgur and Vegetable Lettuce Wraps make a light, refreshing lunch whether you serve it as a wrap or as a salad!
August 7, 2011 - All About Fad Diets!
This month's newsletter is all about FAD DIETS - the bad... and the good. We also share a recipe from the famous Dukan Diet -Tandoori Chicken Escalopes. What are some of your experiences with fad diets? Have you heard of, or tried any particularly bizarre ones? Join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter!
July 7, 2011 - Summer Newsletter... and CONTEST!
Our July newsletter celebrates SUMMER with some simple tips to stay healthy. We also tackle the question of whether BBQ causes cancer and show you a delicious and low-cancer risk recipe - Pub Grub Veggie Burgers.
In putting together our new Recipes page, we realized that we have no beef or pork recipes! So we are calling on you to add to your collection! Send your best beef or pork recipes to vincci [at] fitnutconsulting.com by July 23 for a chance to win a copy of Cook!, the latest cookbook from Dietitians of Canada!
June 15, 2011 - New Resources Page!
We have updated our Resources page to make it easier for you to find your favourite articles and recipes. Check it out!
June 13, 2011 - Grocery Shopping on a Budget on Breakfast Television
Liked FitNut's Lindy Kennedy's tips for grocery shopping on a budget on Breakfast Television this morning? Read more about the tips, and put them into action with our recipe - Sweet Potato, Cauliflower and Lentil Curry.
June 9, 2011 - Slow Food, Fast Feet!
Do you like to take things slow, or do you have a need for speed? Either way, our June newsletter has something for you! Learn about the Slow Food movement, or try out our sport nutrition tips for to help you fuel before, during and after a race or training session! Finally, combine the best of both worlds with this month's recipe - Chicken with White Beans and Tomatoes.
May 27, 2011 - SMCA Sport Nutrition Class with Lindy
Just in time for race season, FitNut Founder Lindy Kennedy is teaching a sport nutrition class tomorrow (Saturday, May 28) at Trico Centre (11150 Bonaventure Dr SE) from 10 AM-4 PM. Check out the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta website to sign up!
May 26, 2011 - Fast Food Breakfasts on Breakfast TV
FitNut's Vincci Tsui appeared on Breakfast TV this morning to talk about popular fast food breakfast choices. Watch the segment, and read more about some of the other foods that were on the table.
May 8, 2011 - New Bios and Photos!
Check out the smiling faces and biographies of our talented team of Registered Dietitians!
May 6, 2011
May is Celiac Awareness Month! Our newsletter this month is all about going gluten-free, from whether it's healthy for everybody to some delicious gluten-free grains that anyone can try! Don't forget to try our hearty recipe for Breakfast Quinoa with Mango, Dried Fruit & Pumpkin Seeds - perfect for Mothers' Day brunch! Sign up now to get our newsletter in your inbox each month!
April 11, 2011
Spring has sprung! Check out this month's newsletter, which features articles on the nutritional benefits of our favourite spring vegetables and some tips for spring cleaning for your pantry! Also, try our recipe for a refreshing Asian Radish Slaw. Sign up now to get our newsletter delivered right to your email!
March 20, 2011
Happy Nutrition Month! This year's theme is "Celebrate Food... From Field to Table!" Our newsletter this month focuses on the benefits of family dinners and solving the common problems that make it difficult for a family to sit down together for a meal. Try FitNut Dietitian Vincci Tsui's recipe for Garden Patch Muffins, which are featured in Cook!, the new Dietitians of Canada cookbook. Sign up now so you don't miss another issue of our newsletter!
March 16, 2011
FitNut Owner and Operator Lindy Kennedy is the CBC Live Right Now Dietitian for Calgary! Check out her Top 10 Nutrition Tips!
February 5, 2011
The first-ever edition of our brand new newsletter is here! Learn about the cholesterol-lowering Portfolio Diet, check out our tips for heart-healthy cooking and try our recipe for Chicken Lettuce Cups in celebration of the Chinese New Year! Sign up now to have our newsletter delivered right to your inbox every month!
January 6, 2011 - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from FitNut! We are looking forward to lots of exciting changes in the coming year! Sign up for our newsletter and watch for it in your inboxes in February! Until then, "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter - we are eager to hear from you!
