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Building Better Bones Part 2 – Workshop Now in Jan 2011
· Registered Dietitian, Jane Dummer, will expand on her discussion of nutrition from part 1 by introducing the role of calcium and vitamin D enriched foods and supplements in building bone density. · Pilates Instructor, Stephen Filipowicz will build on his Part 1 exercise program by adding resistance to some familiar exercises and some new exercises. Resistance is great for building better bones. · DATE: Sat Jan., 22, 2011 · TIME: 10:30 am- noon · COST: $38.00 · LOCATION: KW Pilates | 22 King St S., Ste 3 (lower level), Waterloo, Ontario N2J 1N8 www.kwpilates.com There is no need to have taken Part 1 of this workshop in order to participate in Part 2. Come prepared to learn, discuss and … Continue reading
Trick or Treating. Some helpful, healthy tips!
Halloween is a great time for kids. They have lots of fun with costume parties and with trick-or-treating. The concern for parents is deciding what to do with those big trick-or-treat bags full of candy and sweet treats. With the current stats in Canada and the US, many kids are overweight and loading up on all that sugar and fat in a short period of time is not a great idea. Some helpful tips for parents: Before Serve your kids a healthy snack such as a cheese (real not processed!) sandwich and some fruit before trick-or-treating. With a fill stomach, your kids will be less likely to gorge themselves on candy when they get home. During Make sure your kids … Continue reading
Pumpkin: The Nutrition Facts and Adding it to your Menu
Well the first question…Is the pumpkin a fruit or vegetable? Technically it comes from the squash family (which are actually fruits). Either way, the pumpkin and its seeds are nutritional powerhouses. The inside of the pumpkin is very versatile and can be used for many foods such as pie, soup, bread, in a casserole or as a side. Pumpkin Pumpkin is high in fibre, vitamin A and carotenoids (examples include beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein) which gives it the deep orange colour. Foods rich in carotenoids have been linked to a number of health promoting and disease-fighting activities. Canned pumpkin is nutritious and often more convenient than tackling the entire fruit/vegetable itself! Buy canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling … Continue reading
Workplace Wellness Programs
What is Workplace Wellness? Workplace wellness programs include one or more common components such as a health risk assessment, healthy eating, physical activity, smoking cessation, and stress management. Each organization will have its own priorities based on the nature of the business and employee situation (gender, age, activity level etc.). Why implement and support a Workplace Wellness Program? According to Healthy Alberta, today’s new employment marketplace is forcing employers to be competitive in order to attract and retain top-notch employees. Statistics Canada figures suggests another factor is the unprecedented levels of lifestyle related diseases including obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes, all of which are affecting productivity to the tune of billions of dollars in Canada. With the rise in … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving and Enjoy Healthy Eating
I’m looking forward to a terrific weekend of rest and relaxation, visiting with friends and family and enjoying great food. For some people, Thanksgiving eating means abandoning sensible everyday choices while overeating. You can have the delicious tastes of the fall season by going for quality and not the quantity of food. Does it make sense to get your money’s worth at the family dinner? Many people overeat not being mindful of what they are eating and when they are full. Be sure to fill one plate with the most nutritious foods including a variety of colours (green – broccoli, white – potatoes, yellow – peppers etc.). Eat slowly and focus on that task at hand…Eating! This will give the … Continue reading