How to Feed a Vegetarian
By Patti Bartsch, M.A., Ph.D.
Vegetarianism is becoming more and more popular as people recognize the health benefits of a plant-based diet. However, after years of a…
ContinueAdded by Patti Bartsch, Ph.D. on July 13, 2011 at 4:48pm — No Comments
Kick Start a Healthy Life – 10 Tips you can Start Today
By Lindsey Forkun BScN, PHN
1) Eat more…
ContinueAdded by Lindsey Forkun on December 30, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments
Added by Lindsey Forkun on December 17, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments
10 Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 9
Get Rid of Trans Fat – trans fat is just plain awful and extremely artery
clogging. Health Canada recommends that you avoid more than 0.5g per day. Trans fat is in a lot of
processed and prepackaged foods, but it is also in a lot of butter and
milk products. Check labels carefully and avoid this artery clogging fat
that will kill you in time. …
Added by Lindsey Forkun on December 10, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments
10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 7
Check the Portion Sizing – many people get confused with portion sizing
and overeat with their meals. Restaurants are especially bad and will give
you servings that give you what you need in one day, all in one meal!
Added by Lindsey Forkun on November 26, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments
10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 6:
Small and Frequent Meals – your body will do best if you give it frequent
little meals. If you try to starve yourself all morning by avoiding
breakfast then you are actually more likely to gain weight from the food
you eat – and research shows it is harder for people to concentrate and
focus if they skip breakfast. Start with a healthy breakfast including a
piece of fruit…
Added by Lindsey Forkun on November 19, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments
10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 5:
No snacks before bed – did you know that sumo wrestlers will eat right before they sleep to help add weight? Do you want to look like a sumo wrestler?
If not, then avoid eating before bed because your digestion really slows while
you sleep. Try to avoid late night snacks before…
Added by Lindsey Forkun on November 12, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments
Added by Patti Bartsch, Ph.D. on November 5, 2010 at 8:32pm — 1 Comment
10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 4:
Food + TV = NO – When you eat and watch television it is easy to over eat
because you aren’t really paying attention to your food. You can often sit down with a bowl of snacks and before you know it you have eaten the whole thing. Distractions are not good while eating, and it is best for you to be aware of what you are eating. That doesn't mean you need to intently focus on your food, but…
Added by Lindsey Forkun on November 5, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments
Some people simply love the holidays. Others utterly despise them. The rest of us fall somewhere in between. Food, family and festivities are all part…
ContinueAdded by Patti Bartsch, Ph.D. on November 3, 2010 at 5:13pm — No Comments
10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 3:
Add Vegetables to Your Day - Start by adding one more vegetable to your day until you reach more than 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. The adult recommendation from Canada’s Food Guide is 7-10 (7-8 servings for females and 8-10 servings for males) servings. Vegetables have a…
Added by Lindsey Forkun on October 28, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments
10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 2:
Add Fruit to Your Day – Start by adding one more fruit to your day until you reach more than 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. The adult recommendation from Canada’s Food Guide is 7-10 (7-8 servings for females and 8-10 servings for males) servings. Dried fruit like raisins or prunes contain a lot of nutrients but they won’t fill you up the way fresh fruit will. Fresh fruit contains…
Added by Lindsey Forkun on October 22, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
1999
© 2024 Created by Barnmice Admin. Powered by
© Barnmice | Design by N. Salo