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Tag Archives: Glycemic Index
What is the Caveman Diet?
Are you still on track with your New Year’s Resolutions? No perfect diet exists for everyone, every type of diet has its strengths and weaknesses depending on the person, their needs and their nutrition strategy. Last weekend, I was sitting on a taxi-way in the small Cessna 172 I fly with my co-pilot friend Doug. We were waiting for the ground crew to fix the plane’s flat tire. In conversation with Jordan (one of the ground crew), we stumbled upon the topic of the Paleo Diet. Jordan has adopted the Paleo Diet as part of his life and he offered some of his experience. Jordan explains, “I find I am not as hungry after I eat, therefore I don't eat as much. I think … Continue reading
Love Your Lentils
Welcome to the 2012 LoveYour Lentils Tour in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! Last week, with fourteen other RDs from across Canada and the US, I participated in this interesting and exciting event. The tour was organized by Canadian Lentils/Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. Over two days, we visited Dwayne Moore's (in the photo with me) lentil farm in Rosewood, Sask, a lentil processing plant, the University of Saskatchewan Food Development Centre and competed in a Lentil Cooking Challenge. It was jam packed fun. Here are some lentil takeaways I want to share with you. Canadian Lentil Quick Facts Canada only began grown lentils in 1970, meaning it is a relatively new crop. Saskatchewan is the largest lentil growing province in Canada, accounting for 97% of the total … Continue reading
Barley – The little grain with a big impact
Barley Begins… Barley is an ancient grain that originated in Ethiopia and Southeast Asia, and has been cultivated for more than 10,000 years to feed both animals and humans, as well as make alcoholic beverages. As far back as ancient Greek and Egyptian culture, barley served as a staple bread-making grain, and an important source of nutrition for Greek and Roman athletes, as well as Roman gladiators. In the 16th century, the Spanish introduced barley to South America, while the English and Dutch settlers of the 17th century brought it with them to the United States. Presently, barley is grown around the world, but its leading exporters are the European Union, Australia and Canada. In Canada, the major growing areas … Continue reading
New Year, Start Healthy. Brown Baggin’ it!
Spending $1200 every year on lunch…sounds crazy doesn't it? After you do the math it is possible. If you are spending $5 on lunch every day, that equates to $25 per week, $100 per month, and yes- $1,200 per year! Start the New Year off right by brown baggin’ it. Maybe you have a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, or to save some money. Packing a lunch for work can save you cash and calories. Committing to make a nutritious lunch at least 3 times per week is a great way to start. Here are a few tips to follow when packing a lunch: Prep: Plan your lunch ahead by cooking extra portions for dinners, such as casseroles, stews … Continue reading
Type 2 Diabetes – relationship to Diet and Exercise
More than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance). Out of the 2.7 million Canadians with diagnosed diabetes, 90 per cent (2.4 million) are type 2. Type 1 vs. Type 2 Type 2 is distinguished from type 1 by the fact that the pancreas of a person with type 1 diabetes does not produce insulin, while a person with type 2 diabetes either produces inadequate amounts of insulin or suffers from insulin resistance, an inability to process insulin correctly. Insulin is primarily responsible for breaking down sugars, thereby providing the body with the essential energy necessary to perform normal functions. To date there is no proven way to prevent type 1 diabetes, in contrast, researchers suggest … Continue reading