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Disability and Weight Management: Helping You Tip the Scales in the Right Direction

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:30:50 +0000

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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Big Changes to Canada’s Food Guide – Will You Change Your Habits?

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:30:04 +0000

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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The Healthy Menu Choices Act – Will This Trim your Waistline?

Erin Ridpath — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 11:00:20 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Here is some rocket science: being obese is a well-known contributor to poor health. The secret to not being or becoming obese? If you are obese, it is “move more and eat less”. If you aren’t, it is “keep moving and eat well”. I was at […]

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The Busy Community OT – Top Healthy and Fast Grab-and-Go Lunches Under 300 Calories

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 30 May 2016 11:00:35 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) As a newer vegetarian, and someone who spends most days on the road, I am always looking for quick, but decent, lunch options. While in an ideal world I would prepare my lunches and snacks ahead of time (including hand sanitizer!), sometimes life takes over and […]

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A Healthier Dining Out Experience

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:00:25 +0000

Dining out is a wonderful treat! Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious meal without the labour intensive preparation or clean up? However, dining out can often lead to poor nutritional choices and over-eating. While it’s okay to indulge once and a while, we need to be aware of the health consequences. The following infographic from Sunnybrook […]

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Eating Well Through Tough Financial Times

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:00:26 +0000

According to reports from University of Guelph the cost of food in Canada rose 4.1% in 2015 and is excepted to rise at least another 3 % in 2016. With trips to the local supermarket costing much more, how can you manage to still eat well without breaking the bank? The following from CTV News […]

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Eating Well in 2016

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:00:57 +0000

We all know that eating well translates into better health, however, sometimes our busy lives get in the way and make it difficult to plan, prepare and cook healthy meals 7 days a week. How can you achieve this despite your busy schedule? Proper planning! Knowing how to create the proper balance your body requires […]

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Your Best Thanksgiving Yet!

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:00:54 +0000

This upcoming weekend we celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada. A time for delicious food, time with family and friends and feelings of gratitude. If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year the following guide from Canadian Living magazine will provide you with fantastic recipes and entertaining ideas to help you have your best Thanksgiving ever! Canadian […]

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Peaches are Plentiful!

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:00:09 +0000

It’s August and that means it’s time to enjoy a very tasty and nutritious in season fruit —the peach. Peaches have many nutritious benefits as shown in the following infographic care of healthcaremagic.com. Enjoy them today before they’re gone!

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Are Restaurant Meals Healthier Than Fast Food?

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:00:36 +0000

Many believe that when choosing to eat out, a sit down restaurant may provide healthier choices than the local fast food joint, however, a new study out of the University of Illinois shows otherwise. Although restaurant meals may provide more nutrients than a typical fast food meal, research shows that high sodium levels and large […]

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