January – time for those resolutions! Wouldn’t it be nice this year to make some that become actual habits in your everyday life, instead of a phase for two weeks? Here is some advice on how to adopt a healthier lifestyle but don’t know where to begin.
Every year I always get asked – How do I make it through the holidays without gaining weight? Here are my top 5 healthy habits to follow through the holiday season to allow you to start your new year on the right foot – and in your skinny jeans!
Finally! It’s fresh produce season in the Okanagan! We are very privileged to have so much fresh food that grows right in our backyard. But what about the other seasons? Read on to learn how to choose the better of the options you have available. Pros and Cons of Local Produce – Because it doesn’t [...]
If you have been to one of my talks or had sessions with me before, you will have heard me harp on how all calories are not created equal. The calories in/calories out thing just doesn’t work – we’re not like a car with our fuel. (If it did work, wouldn’t we all be the [...]
By Angela Wright, RNCP – Nutritional Consultant As a Holistic Nutritionist, it’s my job to help educate people in making some of the most important decisions in their lives – what to eat! Your body is made out of the materials we provide it; not just your physical body, but your emotions, your hormones, and [...]
Take a look around you – how many different types of plastic are found in your everyday environment? Plastic is everywhere – from your computer and your carpet to your food wrap and your food itself. We know that plastics don’t degrade – we find them in their original state in the landfill years and [...]
You’re right on track with your goals – you’ve increased your exercise, sleep, and water, and decreased your stress and pant size. But what about your food choices and eating habits? I’m sure you’re very conscious of what goes into your mouth, but is it the right food for the right reasons? As a Holistic [...]
As published in the Smart Start Meals Newsletter – March 2008. Fortunately, as with all diet fads, low fat is coming to an end. Eating fat-free and low-fat has been part of our food landscape for so long it’s hard to grasp that yes, not only is it okay, but it’s crucial to include fats [...]
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As published in Owen Sound & Grey Bruce Life – September 2007. I’m a big fan of eating fish – it’s a great source of omega 3 fatty acids (important in the prevention of heart disease, mood and hormonal imbalances, and cancer), an easier-to-digest form of animal protein, and I grew up on it so [...]
