Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCAug 18, 20212 minMindful Eating Made SimpleYou may have heard me talk about mindful eating but you've thought "it's too hard" or "I just can't seem to put it into practice." If so,...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCJun 9, 20212 minWhy You Should Chew Your FoodThe most common recommendation that I give my clients is... Chew your food more. It may seem obvious but so often we eat without really...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMay 26, 20212 min10 Ways to Beat BloatIf you don't think the food you eat can impact your body image, think again. Just remember the last time you felt bloated... how did you...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCApr 14, 20213 minHow to Stop Stressing About WeightA common conversation that I have with clients is about what their weight means... I know that for so many "diet" is deeply entwined with...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCNov 4, 20203 minHow to Stop Eating When You’re FullI’m pretty sure we’ve all been there. Those moments when you know that you’re full but the food tastes so delicious that it’s hard to...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCOct 7, 20202 minWhat is Mindful Eating?It’s not just about chewing your food for an extremely long time… If we breakdown Mindful Eating into its constituents, we have...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMay 7, 20203 minIs Your Gut Health Affecting Your Emotions?It all starts in the gut. I know as a nutrition consultant I may be a little biased but I let me back it up with some research... I'm...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCDec 4, 20193 minWhat actually is Self-Care?Are you taking care of yourself? I've been asked this question countless times in my life... and I always responded with a begrudgingly...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCSep 11, 20192 minHow to Follow Your Hunger CuesYou’ve probably heard this… (and I may even be guilty of saying it) - “listen to your body.” But what does that ACTUALLY mean? I get it,...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCAug 28, 20193 min10 Meal Prep Tips from a Seasoned ProfessionalTruth time: I only cook once per week… I know what you're thinking... HOW??? Meal prep has been my saviour for YEARS! And here’s why: My...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCAug 14, 20192 min5 Keys to Combating Food CravingsIt’s Wednesday night, you just finished dinner and sat down on the couch to watch the latest episode of Big Brother and you think.. “you...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCJul 16, 20193 minThe Truth About Why I became a Nutritionist!Let’s get real… there is a lot of information online about diets and anti-diets and conflicting information about what people should eat...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMar 25, 20194 min6 Tips to Cultivating Self WorthW O R T H // the sense of one's own value. A feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect. I feel like even...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCApr 25, 20184 minI Bet You'd Never Guess How Much Water You Really NeedHow much water do you actually consume? And is it enough? Before we get into how much water you should be drinking (spoiler alert… it’s...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCApr 11, 20183 minDo I Need a Probiotic?Probably… Probiotics are live bacteria that maintain or restore the beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract. Probiotics can support...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCMar 28, 20183 minWhy Am I Bloated?Truth be told I’ve personally been struggling with digestive issues for a while now called SIBO. I know what you’re thinking… what is SIBO?
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCDec 13, 20174 minWhy Should I Avoid Gluten?Start reading labels and you will come to find that gluten is pretty much in everything… of the processed variety anyways. There are...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCOct 18, 20174 minYour Guide to Dairy-Free Alternatives There’s a reason why so many people struggle with digesting dairy... Dairy is the number one allergenic food and it contains more than 25...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNCDec 5, 20163 min7 Reasons to Drink Bone BrothFar as I am concerned bone broth is a superfood! It is full of essential nutrients that help our bodies function optimally. Our ancestors...