Over the years I have turned to 'clean' eating. That means the fresher and the more close to the source the food you eat is, the healthier it is.
I try to minimize my intake of packaged, processed or any instant foods. The rate of diseases amongst the older and...
(0) Comments | Posted May 22, 2013 | 10:46 AM
On Thursday May 9, I was one of 10 speakers who was given the opportunity to grace the stage of the Winter Garden Theatre. This was the "Top Ten Event," in support of Autism Ontario. Each speaker had 10 minutes to offer words of wisdom on the "one thing you...
(4) Comments | Posted May 2, 2013 | 8:02 AM
Often I wake up and think, "Is this groundhog day?" You remember the movie with Bill Murray and Andie McDowell. Everyday he woke up and the same day was repeated over and over again.
This is how I feel when we are consistently having reports on restaurants...
(24) Comments | Posted March 22, 2013 | 8:16 AM
We're still contemplating whether or not we should try the next fad diet. Maybe you've tried the Paleo, Mediterranean, Dukan, Biggest Loser or juicing diet. Well the next in line is the "Fasting" diet. Doesn't sound all that exciting to me!
For five days a week you eat normally (whatever...
(4) Comments | Posted March 8, 2013 | 1:28 PM
Over the last year I was asked to sit on an Obesity Task force, by the Honorable health minister, Deb Matthews. The aim of the panel was to decrease obesity in children by 20 per cent over the next five years. There were 18 experts in various industries.
Once...
(0) Comments | Posted February 19, 2013 | 11:15 AM
Is there such a thing as the "magic bullet" to help fight disease? Absolutely -- however, prevention is the key. When we eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein we feel better, have increased energy and improve our immune system. After eating fast food and...
(9) Comments | Posted January 30, 2013 | 4:54 PM
You can't go into any bookstore or health food store without seeing a copy of Dr. William Davis' bestselling diet book, Wheat Belly. Following right behind this success is his Wheat Belly Cookbook. Dr. Davis is a cardiologist and gives this idea credibility. Gluten-free diets initially were for...
(1) Comments | Posted January 9, 2013 | 11:34 AM
Here we go again. At this time of year I feel I'm on auto-pilot about the importance of making and keeping New Years resolutions. Not surprisingly the number one resolution is to lose weight and eat better.
Only 45 per cent of North Americans make resolutions since...
(3) Comments | Posted December 6, 2012 | 11:19 PM
It's that time of year again when the holiday celebrations have tempting food dangling before our eyes and mouth. Between the office parties and family and friend get-togethers, the offerings are plenty. No other time of year celebrates for an entire month.
But we have to keep reminding ourselves...
(6) Comments | Posted November 22, 2012 | 11:57 AM
With all the latest studies on nutrition it's difficult to know what's relevant and what's not. Let's look at some of the most recent myths that might be confusing your food choices:
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Bananas are the number one source of potassium
Not...
(21) Comments | Posted November 11, 2012 | 11:00 PM
Breakfast sandwiches at fast food restaurants have become a quick meal for many. We are led to believe that the egg, cheese and bacon on an English muffin or bagel make a healthy nutritious breakfast, especially if compared to those monster size muffins.
But think again after you wolf down...
(4) Comments | Posted October 31, 2012 | 7:24 AM
The Ontario Medical Association has a controversial yet much needed idea of putting a graphic picture and warning of health risks on foods and beverages that have no nutritional value. There is a plethora of misleading nutritional claims on foods today indicating health. How would you react to...
(8) Comments | Posted October 16, 2012 | 7:47 AM
We are all aware of the most obvious foods that are bad for our health. Those that contain excess fat, sugar and salt top the list. Ones that come to mind include candy, chocolate, buttery foods, smoked meats and salty snacks. I'm sure you know many more than that. But...
(2) Comments | Posted October 5, 2012 | 5:55 PM
The wonderful Thanksgiving weekend is right before us. We associate this holiday with family, friends, relaxation and most importantly, delicious cuisine. Most holiday foods are high in calories, fat, sodium and sugar. An average Thanksgiving meal can have over 2,500 calories once you've had the turkey and gravy, stuffing, candied...
(4) Comments | Posted September 21, 2012 | 4:49 PM
North America has one of the highest obesity rates in the world. The reasons are multi-faceted. Fast food; super sizing; convenience; lack of exercise; work schedules; no time; family demands and stress. People from other countries have similar factors in their lives but manage to keep their body weights at...
(5) Comments | Posted September 5, 2012 | 8:12 AM
Many of us find ourselves eating out on a regular basis due to social or corporate demands. Restaurants' objectives are not to keep our weight in line, they want to make the food so tasty you'll keep coming back. Guess how it's done? Fat, salt and sugar! And the more...
(6) Comments | Posted August 22, 2012 | 12:56 PM
When we look around us we see obesity growing at astronomical rates (no pun intended!). There is a fact that at 18 years of age if we were at an ideal body weight, we should only weigh 10 pounds more throughout the rest of our lives! I wonder how many...
(3) Comments | Posted August 2, 2012 | 7:48 AM
We are a sugar and carb addicted society. Starches such as desserts, white flour products and candy raise our blood sugar and over time this can lead to diabetes type 2, obesity and heart disease.
This becomes a catch 22 whereby we can never get off this sugar addictive merry-go-round....
(3) Comments | Posted July 24, 2012 | 12:36 PM
Pepsi and Greek yogurt -- now how does that sound as a winning combination? Let's remember that Pepsi owns Quaker and with the resources behind Pepsi they're smart to start producing flavoured Greek yogurts. Greek yogurt is a healthier form of yogurt due to the high amount of protein. Get...
(1) Comments | Posted July 17, 2012 | 7:25 AM
The summer months encourage you to be outdoors, exercise and eat fresh and healthy. According to statistics by the fall we haven't exactly kept up to those goals. We may have packed on an extra five pounds! The heat slows us down; the abundance of entertaining is out of control...
(6) Comments | Posted May 30, 2013 | 5:36 PM