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What are My 3 Favourite Vegetables and Why?
Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a huge fan of vegetables. I'm always trying to find ways to pack more veggies into every meal. I try to eat a ton of them because they are so beneficial to your health. I especially love zucchini, red peppers and broccoli. Here are the...
The Hidden Hazards of Liquid Calories and Their Health Impact
Liquid calories refer to the calories that come from beverages rather than solid food. Many beverages, including sodas, fruit juices, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages, contain the majority of their calories from sugars and fats. These calories contribute to your...
Can I Exercise my Way Out of Overindulging?
With a 'normal' holiday season finally upon us this year, I'm sure your calendar is getting packed with calorie filled social events. Let's face it, overindulging at the many holiday parties you attend will be easy. This is a good time to remind ourselves that as...
How Can I Limit my Eating Out Occasions?
Since the pandemic, most of the places I've eaten out at, have increased their prices by at least 30%! I'm sure you've experienced this as well. It is very easy now to spend $30 for a lunch out. Dinners with one glass of wine are often over $70. If you eat out only...
Should you use a Food Tracker Forever?
I've talked about the benefits of using a food tracker in the past. I believe so much in food tracking, I've been doing it for one year now. However, food tracking is often the first healthy eating habit to go after a person has reached his or her goal weight. And...
What’s Better Than Dieting?
I've shared with you, why I don't think dieting is the best way to lose weight. In fact, I think weight gain almost always results after a true diet is over. Dieting is a never-ending cycle that often causes real harm to your metabolism, hormones, muscles, skin and...
Is it OK to be on a Diet Forever?
Do you ever wonder why, despite how gung-ho you are at the start of the process, you can't seem to stick to any diet you've tried, for long? Dieting is challenging because it incorporates either some type of food restriction, undereating requirement or sacrifice....
3 Tips Beginner Cooks Need!
We all have a few friends who seem like they're naturals in the kitchen. They appear to automatically know the best flavour combinations. They can 'whip up' a delicious meal for 10, in no time and with no stress. Just remember, each one of these people had to start...
How Can I Make Restaurant Eating Healthier?
Eating is a deeply social and celebratory activity. It is something humans have always enjoyed, even way back in time. Ceremonies and joyous occasions often centre around food. With holiday celebrations now in full swing, this is the perfect time to be reviewing this...
Why I Stopped Piling on Sour Cream
I, like 90% of Canadians I know, gained a few pounds during the strict COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing regulations that were applied here in Ontario. Unlike many others, I actually increased my activity level during COVID-19. I increased my weekly step count...