Qualifications
Doug Cook, RD
Doug graduated with honours from Ryerson University’s Food and Nutrition program and completed his post-grad internship in clinical nutrition at St Michael’s Hospital.
He also completed a Master of Health Science degree in Community Nutrition.
In addition, Doug has completed continuing education in Integrative and Functional nutrition, which approaches health from a holistic perspective understanding the interconnectedness of the body’s different systems when it comes to healing, ensuring each is functioning as optimally as possible.
Doug is licensed with the Ontario College of Dietitians and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada.
History
Doug has a mixed bag with respect to his practice ranging from clinical nutrition at St Michael’s Hospital, St Joseph’s Health Centre and The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, to writing for the public, patients and other health professionals, program development, private practice and has had a variety of experience in media including TV, radio and print.
For four years Doug served as the nutrition expert for the Ontario Ministry of Health’s former website Healthy Ontario, and, for seven years, wrote a popular column in the Toronto Star and Hamilton Spectator called The Vice Squad, wherein he helped readers cut through the hype by deconstructing the marketing claims of various food products. He also wrote a well-received column in the Medical Post called Food as Medicine and co-authored the book Nutrition for Canadians for Dummies, 175 Best Superfood Blender Recipes Using Your NutriBullet and The Complete Leaky Gut, Health and Diet Guide
Doug is very passionate about nutrition and believes that a diet based on nutrient-dense, whole foods can go a long way in truly healing and restoring health. He practices an integrative and functional approach to nutritional counselling providing evidenced-informed guidance with the judicious use of natural health products where appropriate.
Not being satisfied with blindly toeing the party line, Doug prefers to challenge long-standing conventional wisdom, by considering other points of view–even if unpopular — and by delving into the generally accepted assumptions of professionals in order to learn for himself and to provide a more balanced view.
✓ Virtual nutritional counselling