How to substitute high – calorie sugary drinks with low- calorie options
Let me confess! The day I wrote this post I had an Iced Tea from McDonalds! It was Victoria Day long weekend. My daughter and me were alone at home and needed a change. So we hopped over to McDonalds for a McChicken with a side salad (not bad!) and an Iced Tea. Let me...
9 facts about whole grains you absolutely need to know
Whole grain flour contains extra protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals that are found only in the bran and germ. Contain protective antioxidants in amounts near or exceeding those in fruits and vegetables. Can significantly lower your risk of chronic diseases....
The 10 Checks of a healthy weight loss plan
For the most part, diet books can be divided into three categories: Low-fat, Low-carb and Desperate. Low-fat aims for fat intake to reflect less than 20% of daily calories. Low-carb aims for carbohydrate intake to reflect less than 40% of daily...
Calorie Counting: is it worth your calories?
A number of my clients have always asked me if they will be able to lose weight by counting the calories that they eat on a daily basis. My response: varies. It depends on the individual. Weight loss can be a stressful process for some people. It requires a...
How to breathe mindfully & observe your emotions
Becoming more aware of emotions, and allowing ourselves to feel them without becoming overwhelmed by them will allow us to learn to acknowledge our emotions versus avoid them, and observe them without fighting them. My guest Heather Vrbanac, a registered occupational...
How to choose healthy snacks at work
Eating healthy snacks at work can go a long way into managing your hunger and your weight. In this video I am talking to Lauren Wills a Registered Dietitian at “This is Healthful” on how to choose your snacks at work. Lauren will talk about: – How to...
How to exercise the right way?
It is important to exercise the right way for maximum benefit. This interview is with Ben Leber from “This is Healthful”. Ben is Registered Kinesiologist & Exercise Physiologist. Ben believes in the quote “if exercise was discovered today, it...
