Next week marks back to school for many and for others, it’s still a return to more rigid schedules. The time crunch is on. While breakfast is key for maintaining your energy level, promoting high productivity and a good mood, the morning rush can take its toll. Without a plan, you can be left with […]
A new study of 5-year old American children found that those who consumed the highest amounts of soft drinks exhibited a range of behavioural problems including aggression and attention difficulties. The research, just published in the Journal of Pediatrics, looked at pop consumption and behaviour issues in almost 3,000 subjects in 20 different U.S, cities. […]
I’ve had it with this crazy portion distortion at self-serve frozen yogurt shops — shops that seem to be opening at a fast and furious pace. They all have gargantuan 16 ounce cups, waiting to be filled. The popularity of frozen yogurt appears to go hand in hand with our increased awareness and desire to […]
Last month I wrote about Savvy Diner, Toronto Public Health’s campaign in support of restaurant menu labelling and raising awareness about the calorie and sodium content of restaurant meals. Jason Osler, a reporter with CBC radio, interviewed me and asked some compelling questions about whether we are knowledgeable enough about what the information posted would […]
It’s time to up your sensitivity ratings – insulin sensitivity, that is. Insulin resistance, or a lack of sensitivity to insulin, leads to high levels of this the hormone. It now appears that elevated insulin levels are a major culprit in disease development. Not only is it one step along the route to developing type […]
Dear Blog Readers, I am enlisting your help. A couple of weeks ago, a Facebook fan commented that KFC Canada had introduced mixed vegetables. She didn’t have a lot of faith in the nutritional value of the meal, even with the added vegetables. I’m all for fast food chains offering healthier options. What I don’t […]
Are you surprised by waist management struggles at this time of year, the season when it seems like healthy eating should come easy? In my last post, I pointed out five of my top 10 possible explanations for summer weight gain. Here are the last five. • Social events It’s the time of year for […]
Summertime and the livin’ is easy. You’re not alone if you think that healthy eating should be a breeze at this time of year. After all, there’s great local produce which goes hand in hand with light eating. Well guess again. It’s the season when it’s packing on the pounds comes easy as pie. Practicing […]
Enlightened Eater 
Recent Comments