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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Get the Facts on Chia
What are Chia Seeds? Enter the ‘superfood – chia seeds’ into a Google search and you’re sure to be bombarded with articles and mentions of these powerful little seeds and any medical concern you can think of. Chia seeds are high in protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. It is the punch that we’re wanting in our balanced meals, so let’s break it down and get the chia seed facts! History Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) date back to the Aztecs of Mexico in 3500 B.C. being used in every angle of their diet due to the high nutritional profile, mainly supporting long travels they endured. The Mayans, a pre-Columbian civilization, were recorded to incorporate these powerful seeds in their diet as well as naming their … Continue reading
10 easy tips for cutting 100 calories daily
People are always asking me "Dietitian Jane, how can I remove an extra 100 calories/day to lose the last few pounds?" So I decided to post my 10 easy tips to cut at least 100 calories per day. Have fun! Tip #1 Portion Distortion – are you consuming too much? Food and plate/cup sizes have increased (at home and at the restaurant) over the past 20 years. Commercial Muffin were 1.5 oz (210 calories), now 4 oz (500 calories and high sodium). Plate sizes have double in width. Tip #2 Consider bread slice and bagel sizes We consume bread on a daily bases. For example 2 slices for breakfasts, 2 slices at lunch, maybe a bagel in the afternoon. Bread slices vary in … Continue reading
Celebrate Physical Activity Month
What a great month to celebrate physical activity! May is often the kick off to summer. People make plans to open cottages, go camping and we start to think more about how to spend our time outside, starting with the first long weekend of the season. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The campaign is to encourage physical activity and healthy habits. It works to engage, educate, and empower everyone to embrace a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity. Physical activity is important for one's health, and it can be more fun than you think! Currently, 59% of adult Canadians are either overweight or obese. Not only is obesity a problem with adults, but also children. Approximately 26% … Continue reading
Sugar Shock
Did you know Dr. Phil’s wife doesn’t eat sugar…Beets and carrots have too much sugar…Jamie Oliver suggests flavoured milk is the one of the key causes of childhood obesity…Sugar is toxic… Yikes! When did the population become so confused about a naturally occurring ingredient that we have been consuming for hundreds of years? Certainly, if you’re a diabetic, carbohydrate consumption is measured and monitored. However in the general population, is sugar just one more thing to blame for overconsumption? As a RD, I like to focus on what you can eat and how much of it makes sense to maintain a healthy weight. The cost of sugar Canadian sugar is significantly lower in cost than in most developed countries, including the United States … Continue reading