We all know that obesity is often co-associated with self -image challenges that frequently result in depression, anxiety and quality of life challenges. At The Endocrine Society’s 92nd Annual Meeting in San Diego, Dr Andrew Johnson presented a study showing that extremely obese adults after receiving weight loss surgery demonstrate not only better physical health [...]
Archive of posts tagged Behaviour
Artificial Sweetener vs. Sugar – The Choice is Yours
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 [...]
Obesity – Prevention or Treatment
Almost every province and state across North America is struggling with this exact question. In fact for western and developed nations, it’s a worldwide problem. Even in counties like India which has in very recent years made dramatic strides both sociologically and economically. They too are experiencing sky rocketing levels of obesity. It seems that [...]
My Toaster Is Too Slow
I have a new toaster. In fact this is about my 5th toaster in as many years. My wife says I have a fetish around toasters, but the truth is they’ve all been too slow. This morning I stuck my English muffin into my new toaster and began to wait. My latest toaster has a [...]
Eat Slower – Lose Weight
Yeap! That’s right! You can lose weight if you eat slower. Could it be that simple? Why would eating slower make us lose weight? Is there science to back up this claim? Have people actually done it? Did it actually work for them? Glad you asked. To find out, read on …
DINE OUT & DROP WEIGHT
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 [...]
Using the Glycemic Index (GI) to Choose Carbohydrate-Rich Foods
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 [...]
10 Tips for Changing Your Diet
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.) 1. Make a list [...]
A Healthy Offer – You Can’t Refuse!
How would you like to cut your risk of heart disease, breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes and stroke? You can increase your metabolism and lose weight. You will increase your brain power, relieve stress, and improve your moods. For men, you will decrease your chances of erectile dysfunction. Can you believe there is something out [...]
Surviving Your Nearest Mall Food Court
Here are some great videos from Canadian Dr. Melissa Hershberg on how to go shopping AND survive the required food break in the Food Court. It’s all about making the best choices. You might want to lose just a few pounds or many. Dieting and weight loss is difficult at the best of times. A [...]
