Food For Thought - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING

February 7, 2017 by Erin Ridpath

Dining Out? Check the Calorie Count

If you’ve recently dined out, or even purchased a coffee in a drive-through, you may have noticed that calorie information is now posted beside each item on the menu. As of January 1^st restaurants with 20 or more locations are now required to provide this information directly on their menus. While this information may be helpful, many are wondering: will this change how we eat? Learn more about how this change is already affecting behaviour in the following from CBC News.

CBC News: How calorie counts on chain restaurant menus ‘can have a lasting impact’

January 31, 2017 by Julie Entwistle

The Facts on Fats

Fats have long been hailed as bad for your health, however, not all fats are the same. Did you know there are good fats and bad fats, and that your body needs the good fats for optimal function? Learn more in the following from CBC News to ensure you are consuming enough of the fats your body needs.

CBC News: Why fats aren’t as bad as you may think

January 25, 2017 by Julie Entwistle

The Ultimate Weekly Meal Planner

When it comes to eating well, taking time to plan your meals is the number one way to ensure you eat healthy. It prevents reactive eating, saves time, money and ensures you eat a healthier diet.

Each Saturday or Sunday take time to plan your menu for the week ahead and shop accordingly. Doing so will save those extra trips to the grocery store or drive-thru which cost you time and money.

Use our FREE printable Weekly Meal Planner to help! Simply print and fill out each week.

For more helpful tools visit our Printable Resources page.

January 24, 2017 by Julie Entwistle

A New Way To Track Nutrition

Researchers are currently developing and testing a simple test that can reveal the truth about your diet. This simple urine test will be able to shed light on what a person has eaten, making management of health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity and more a simpler, more effective and dependable process. Learn more about the research and development in the following from CTV News.

CTV News: Did you eat your veggies? Urine test can tell

January 17, 2017 by Julie Entwistle

Patience, not Pressure Help A Picky Eater

Occupational therapists often help to address the common issue of picky eating. An important strategy used to help expand a child’s food repertoire and make mealtime more enjoyable is to remove the pressure! All meal time experiences should be kept positive to allow for the development of a positive association with food. Keep meal time playful and fun with no coercion or pressure to consume anything and this positive meal time environment will create the necessary foundation for food exploration.

The following article written by Casey Seidenberg, a Mother and Nutrition Counsellor, discusses how lifting the pressure worked for her family. Check it out here and learn more of her secrets to success!

Independent: Why you shouldn’t lecture your children about healthy eating

Learn more about resolving the picky eating problem in our informative OT-V Video: Solutions For Picky Eaters.

January 10, 2017 by Julie Entwistle

Protein – Can You Overdo It?

The following from the New York Times discusses the very popular protein bar and shake industry that has been booming in recent years. While protein is an important part of your diet, experts are warning that people who consume multiple shakes and bars each day might be consuming too much protein. Take a look at the article to learn more about the concerns and to ensure you are getting the amount of protein you need.

The New York Times: Can You Get Too Much Protein?

January 3, 2017 by Julie Entwistle

Healthy Resolution Inspiration

Looking for some resolutions that will benefit your body and mind? The following from Self Magazine provides resolution inspiration from diet to lifestyle and more. Remember to follow our Guide to Resolution Success and you’ll be well on your way to your healthiest year yet!

Self Magazine: 13 Habits To Adopt In The New Year For A Long, Happy, Healthy Life

December 6, 2016 by Julie Entwistle

Bagged Salad Concerns

Prepared, bagged salads are great time savers that allow you to get your greens without the lengthy prep work. However, research suggests that due to processing, these prepared foods can grow harmful bacteria including salmonella. Be sure to always check the dates when consuming any of these salads and learn more about the potential dangers of these convenient foods in the following from Global News.

Global News: Here’s why your bagged salad is a food poisoning risk

November 29, 2016 by Julie Entwistle

Healthy Eating 101

Learn more about the basics of healthy eating in the following video care of Dr. Mike Evans.

November 22, 2016 by Julie Entwistle

Healtheir Food Choices: Necessary Changes Are Coming

Although it may take time, Canada’s Health Minister has announced that they are working on a plan to reduce food marketing to Children under 13 and to update food labelling in hopes to thwart the rise obesity and obesity linked diseases. Learn more in the following article from Radio Canada International.

Radio Canada International: Government seeks to boost healthy eating habits