Don’t be stupid! How to ace your final exams.

Posted by on May 17, 2012 in Health | 0 comments It’s that time of year when sunshine and warm weather beckons.  But for students, the thrill of summer vacation comes only after the hurdle of final exams has been cleared. If you’re like most, then studying usually means long hours, late nights, and a bunch of sugary junk foods and “energy” drinks to get you through the crunch. Don’t do it. – It turns out...
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Your Secret Weapon In The Battle Of The Bulge

Posted by on Mar 5, 2012 in Health | 0 comments I know what you’re thinking:  The secret weapon is a dog??  Those of you who know me will recognize my sweet dog Gus in the photo above.  And while there’s a ton of evidence that says that dog owners are healthier in so many ways, that isn’t the point I’m making here.  No, your secret weapon in the battle of the bulge is . . . sleep!! Losing weight and maintaining a...
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How to lower the risk of diabetes & heart disease in teens.

Posted by on Nov 15, 2011 in Health, Raising healthy eaters, Vegetables | 0 comments Well, how do you like that!  In a new study published in this month’s Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers reported finding a link between decreased risk factors for diabetes and heart disease in teens and . . . are you ready for it . . . yes . . . vegetables!! Here’s how this news made me feel:The researchers analyzed the diets of over 2000 American teens....
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Eat Food: Beautiful, powerful broccoli!

Posted by on Oct 15, 2011 in Health, Vegetables | 0 comments If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I believe in a diet that is based on whole, real foods.  The concept of a Rainbow Plate is all about ensuring you eat a wide variety of colourful fruits and vegetables at every meal and snack.  This has repeatedly been shown to be a simple yet powerful way to ensure you are providing your body with a wide variety of essential...
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Location matters! Where are your kids eating?

Posted by on Jul 27, 2011 in Raising healthy eaters | 2 comments Posted by Janet Nezon on July 27, 2011 In the ongoing quest to raise children who are healthy eaters, you are probably putting a lot of focus on what your kids are eating.  It’s easy to get caught up worrying about food groups, nutrients, organics, and the many other variables that determine what ultimately shows up on the plate.  Of course those are all important things to consider....
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