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Food Doesn’t Have To Mean Eating

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Segment taken from the book “Eating the Moment – 141 mindful practices to overcome overeating one meal at a time” by Pavel G. Somov, Ph.D.

The meaning we assign to objects around us predetermines their function: a tomato in the hand of a chef means food, whereas a tomato in the hand of a heckler means feedback. You see the objects that we collectively refer to as “food” can mean other things besides being edible. Learning to recognize these other uses and meanings allow us to break the over conditioned associations between food and eating. Here are some ways to look at food as something other than food.

Food as art: inhaling life into nature morte. Food is both the subject of art and an artistic medium. Read the rest of this post

Transfer Addictions After WLS - WLS Gastric Bypass, Banding

A Healthy Offer - You Can't Refuse!

Advocating – A Required Skill in the 21st Century

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Jan 1, 2011

Artificial Sweetener vs. Sugar – The Choice is Yours

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The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends no more than 10% of your total daily energy should come from added sugar. Based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet, you should not exceed 12 teaspoons of sugar daily. To gauge how much sugar is in a serving, divide the grams by 4. I.E. – 4 grams of sugar per serving translates into 1 teaspoon of sugar.

Many people wonder whether they should be eating sugar (natural or refined) or should they use artificial sweeteners as a replacement, in order to reduce calories and blood sugar levels while at the same time retaining the sweetness in their favourite foods. Knowing what you are consuming and their side effects may help in the decision making process?

Do sugars or sweeteners cause people to eat more food? Read the rest of this post

iQuest Opens Kelowna Weight Loss Surgery Clinic

The Skinny On Carbohydrates - To Eat or Not!

Inspiration, Depression and Weight Loss

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Jun 20, 2010

DINE OUT & DROP WEIGHT

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By Fran Berkoff RD (registered dietitian) – published in Canadian Living May 2010

While most places we dine out at today offer a variety of healthy choices, many restaurant and fast-food meals can still be larger and much higher in calories, fat and salt than those we cook in our own kitchens. Here are 11 pointers to help you pick delicious and nutritious meals when you are eating away from home.

1. A little homework helps. Nutrition info for many chains is available on the Internet. (If not, ask for it once you are at the restaurant.) Compare items online for calories, fat and sodium. Did you know that a six-inch Cold Cut Combo from Subway has 480 calories, 23 grams of fat and 1,220 milligrams of sodium? This means the healthier option is a six-inch Oven Roasted Chicken sandwich with only 310 calories 4.5 grams of fat and 700 milligrams of sodium. When possible, decide ahead of time what you will order. You will be less tempted to overindulge if you have already made up your mind. Read the rest of this post

Transfer Addictions After WLS - WLS Gastric Bypass, Banding

Mindless Eating

Investigating Medical Service Barriers Harming Obesity Patients In British Columbia

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Apr 12, 2010

Using the Glycemic Index (GI) to Choose Carbohydrate-Rich Foods

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Excerpt taken from 10 Steps to Healthy Eating – author Leslie Beck RD

(Leslie Beck is a Canadian registered dietitian, a leading Canadian nutritionist and author of several nutrition books. Leslie also writes a weekly nutrition column in The Globe and Mail and is a regular contributor to CTV’s Canada AM.)

To choose carbohydrate foods that do not cause large increases in blood sugar and insulin, practice the following:

Use the table below to include at lease one low GI carbohydrate choice per meal, or base two of your meals each day on low GI choices. Read the rest of this post

Transfer Addictions After WLS - WLS Gastric Bypass, Banding

DINE OUT & DROP WEIGHT

Massage - A Simple Way To Heal Feet Pain

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Mar 16, 2010

10 Tips for Changing Your Diet

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Excerpt taken from 10 Steps to Healthy Eating – author Leslie Beck RD

1. Make a list of the changes you would like to make to your diet and/or your health. Beside each, write down what the short-term and long-term benefits would be of making these changes. Read the rest of this post

Pink Glove Dance - Breast Cancer Can Be Beaten

Different Fat Types Improve or Worsen Teen Girls Bone Mass

Weight Wellness Program Opens in Victoria

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Feb 28, 2010

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