Food For Thought - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:43:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Nutrition Month O-Tip of the Week: Simple Swaps for Sugary Drinks https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/03/nutrition-month-o-tip-of-the-week-simple-swaps-for-sugary-drinks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nutrition-month-o-tip-of-the-week-simple-swaps-for-sugary-drinks Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:30:10 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17425 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of March, Nutrition Month, our O-Tip series will help you find simple ways to improve nutrition in every meal! We all know water can get boring sometimes –but […]

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]]> Nutrition Month O-Tip of the Week: Put Away the Peeler https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/03/nutrition-month-o-tip-of-the-week-put-away-the-peeler/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nutrition-month-o-tip-of-the-week-put-away-the-peeler Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:30:54 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17412 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of March, Nutrition Month, our O-Tip series will help you find simple ways to improve nutrition in every meal! If you’re looking to get the most out of […]

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]]> Six Simple Ways to Improve Nutrition As A Team https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/03/six-simple-ways-to-improve-nutrition-as-a-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-simple-ways-to-improve-nutrition-as-a-team Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:30:44 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17405 Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) It is no secret that obesity is on the rise across North America.  In fact, a 2014 study shows that obesity now accounts for 8.6% of youth and 25% of the adult population.  (Després, Alméras, & Gauvin, 2014)   The leading causes of this “obesity […]

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]]> Nutrition Month O-Tip of the Week: Make Room for Veggies in Every Meal https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/03/nutrition-month-o-tip-of-the-week-make-room-for-veggies-in-every-meal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nutrition-month-o-tip-of-the-week-make-room-for-veggies-in-every-meal Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:30:44 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17398 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of March, Nutrition Month, our O-Tip series will help you find simple ways to improve nutrition in every meal! A simple way to improve nutrition is to increase […]

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]]> Nutrition Month O-Tip of the Week: Give the Basics a Boost! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/03/nutrition-month-o-tip-of-the-week-give-the-basics-a-boost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nutrition-month-o-tip-of-the-week-give-the-basics-a-boost Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17384 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of March, Nutrition Month, our O-Tip series will help you find simple ways to improve nutrition in every meal! Instead of using the less nutritional basics you may […]

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]]> Disability and Weight Management: Helping You Tip the Scales in the Right Direction https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/01/disability-and-weight-management-helping-you-tip-the-scales-in-the-right-direction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disability-and-weight-management-helping-you-tip-the-scales-in-the-right-direction Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:30:50 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17233 Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) I find that while many of my clients initially lose weight following trauma (hospital food diet); eventually the net impact of a disability is often weight gain.  This is often the result of many factors – most interacting to make the solution difficult to […]

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]]> The Warm Weather Has Arrived: What’s in Season? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/06/the-warm-weather-has-arrived-whats-in-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-warm-weather-has-arrived-whats-in-season Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:30:50 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16672 The warm weather is here and summer is officially around the corner.  It’s time to enjoy freshly picked delicious fruits and vegetables.  Eating foods grown locally and in-season can improve your health, your bottom line and help the environment.  Take a look at Foodland Ontario’s Fruits and Vegetable availability chart so you can plan for the season.  Enjoy! […]

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]]> Big Changes to Canada’s Food Guide – Will You Change Your Habits? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/03/big-changes-to-canadas-food-guide-will-you-change-your-habits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=big-changes-to-canadas-food-guide-will-you-change-your-habits Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:30:04 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16427 Last month the long-awaited revision to Canada’s Food Guide arrived and surprised many with some major changes to its design and content.  Personally, I am pleased with the changes which include a move toward plant-based proteins and I love the addition of guidelines around healthier eating habits like cooking meals at home, eating meals with […]

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]]> My Child is a Picky Eater… Help! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/03/my-child-is-a-picky-eater-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-child-is-a-picky-eater-help Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:30:46 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16417 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Do you have a child that is a picky eater?  You are definitely not alone!  Picky eating is a common issue, and while it is normal for kids to have food preferences and dislikes, it can be quite concerning for parents.  The good news is an […]

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]]> Sports Drinks vs. Energy Drinks: Can You Spot the Difference? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/11/sports-drinks-vs-energy-drinks-can-you-spot-the-difference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sports-drinks-vs-energy-drinks-can-you-spot-the-difference Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:30:39 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16078 Are you able to spot the difference between a regular “sports drink” like a Gatorade and an “energy drink” that is full of caffeine and sugar without looking at the nutrition label?  It might be harder than you think—and if it’s hard for an adult, think of how many kids might make the mistake.  Learn […]

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