Nurish'd Blog

Discover how “protein coffee” stacks up: nutrition, sugar, cost & chains like Starbucks and Tim Hortons. Learn whether it's a smart add-on or just marketing.

Looking for Calgary’s most fun, effective fitness classes? Whether you’re into fierce HIIT, mellow movement, or something in between, the YYC fitness scene is booming. Here’s our roundup of the city’s top workout spots, plus tips on how to fuel right after.

As the air gets cooler and the days shorter, cravings start to shift, and that’s not just coincidence. Seasonal changes affect everything from our energy levels to our digestion, and listening to those shifts can be a powerful way to support your health.

When you hear “dietitian,” what comes to mind? Maybe a strict person handing out rigid meal plans? Someone peeling away every tasty treat from your plate? Probably someone who’s always saying “don’t eat that!” We hear those assumptions a lot, and want to peel back what’s true, what’s exaggerated, and what people often don’t realize. Because a big part of good nutrition is about breaking down misconceptions, and building up realistic, compassionate support. Let’s dive in.

We talk a lot about food as medicine. But here’s the reality: for most people, the food around them isn’t healing, it’s hurting.

Learn what RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) is, common signs of under fueling in athletes, and how to prevent low energy availability.

Wondering if a dietitian is covered by insurance? Your health plan could pay for expert nutrition guidance and even your food. Learn how to get started.

BMI is outdated, oversimplified, and let’s face it, kinda flawed. Created in the 1800s by a mathematician (not a doctor), it doesn’t account for muscle, fat distribution, or actual health markers. So why are we still using it in 2025? Two words: insurance requirements. In this post, we break down why BMI misses the mark, why it’s still sticking around, and what we should really be focusing on instead.