So, things were getting a little heavy around here, so today we’re off the fence with some practical advice. Who knew? This comes c/o Mom via her bestie.
I BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW…
You can flip a toaster on its side and grill cheese in it.
Archive for the ‘Diet & Food’ Category
Wordless Wednesday: I Betcha Didn’t Know…
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012How To Jump Start a Healthy Relationship with Food and Your Body
Friday, September 28th, 2012By Guest Bloggers McKenzie Hall & Lisa Dixon
When it comes to our jobs, we sometimes feel like we’re on a never ending shift. We’re Registered Dietitians, so that means we share our knowledge about food and the effects it has on the body. Since everyone has to eat, and more recently, food is at the forefront of everyone’s radars, the conversation around food seems to be a constant one.
When we meet someone for the first time and share what we do, it often seems to open the gateway to a game of 20 questions. “What do you think about the Paleo diet?” “It’s a good thing to give up gluten, right?” “Is a banana bad for me?” “So, do you always eat healthy?” When we’re asked these kinds of questions, we’re happy to answer them. We feel grateful that people feel comfortable enough to ask. But when it comes to the topic of food (and mostly everything else in life, for that matter), people don’t want to be judged. It is our mission to engage in food based conversation, judgment-free. We’re on a mission to repair broken relationships with food and to change the negative relationships people have with their bodies to healthy, loving ones.
For us, food is one of those amazing things that enriches lives in so many ways. Food should nourish your life, not the reverse. Food is meant to help us feel energetic and vibrant, not lethargic or drained; food is meant to help us feel beautiful, not meant to induce self-hatred; food is meant to bring our loved ones together, not to be feared at social gatherings; food is meant help fight off disease, not cause it; food is meant to be simple, not complicated.
Jewish Girls Can’t Pole Dance
Thursday, August 30th, 2012If White Men Can’t Jump, then Jewish Girls Can’t Pole Dance.
I was invited to try a pole dancing class at a new Pole Dance Studio from Milan that just opened in Montreal. Lately, I’ve been trying to say “yes” more, and “no” less. My new mantra is YOLO- first seen on Katie Couric‘s Twitter feed– You Only Live Once. Yes, wise reminder.
So, I called up my girlfriend. You know, we all have that ONE girlfriend that will try anything, and I told her she’s coming pole dancing with me! She didn’t object.
The good news is, I can actually now gracefully, (and somewhat sexily) spin around a pole. Both feet off the ground. Yup I can, thank you very much! I can wear high heels and spin around, and not look half bad doing it. The bad news is, I pretty much almost throw up after I do it. Yah really. By the end of the class, I was so dizzy from spinning around, I just stood there like a dunce.
10 Tips to Help Moms With Picky Eaters
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012By Guest Blogger Lisa Holcomb
Got picky kids when it comes to food, at least nutritious food? Do your kids try to crawl under the table when they see broccoli on the table? Do they try to slip the dog their squash only to find the dog won’t eat it either? You’re not alone! It seems to be a fairly common phenomenon among households with kids. And, not just young children either. Older kids can be picky eaters as well.
I have been blessed with having both teenagers and younger kids, all at the same time. Both age groups with different dietary needs and different likes and dislikes when it comes to food. My teenage boys are athletic, physical, and growing boys. Even though they both look full grown (at 6 feet tall), they are still growing and their bodies, inside and outside, need the right foods to help them with this.
A “Fresh” Summer Approach To Organizing Your Fridge
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012By Guest Blogger Kelly Anne Erdman M.Sc, R.D.
I’m a sport dietitian and cycling Olympian with the Canadian Sport Centre in Calgary, where I consult several national teams. I’m also the Performance Dietitian for the Canadian Olympic Committee and Team Canada at the upcoming 2012 London Summer Olympic Games. I will be their main support during the games when it comes to food selection and dietary needs. I love what I do – helping athletes to achieve their personal best success (and hopefully that means medals), is tremendously fulfilling!
Aside from being a sport dietitian, I’ve got another important job– I’m a mother to two highly active kids who are into competitive hockey and track and field, respectively – so I like to practice what I preach at home and in the office.
The Top 12 Superfoods of 2012
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012The plane has landed. I guess I deserve it. I did, after all, write a blog post called ‘Born Skinny.’ My metabolism, the metabolism that has been overly kind to me for 37 years, has officially retired. I think due to overwork. I have joined the rest of humanity- ass fallen, boobs headed south, beautiful cellulite, and finally the inability to eat whatever I want (that’s the worst part of all). Ahh, the wonderful world of aging. It was great while it lasted. Now I actually have to do something called, **gasp** …WORK.
Me at 8 years old
So, seeing that summer is almost upon us, and you know my goal is always to get you as close to your personal best as possible, today I wanted to give you the Top 12 Superfoods you should be incorporating into your diet. Many of these superfoods have helped keep me in good health. Today, we’re getting off the fence, off the junk, and caring for ourselves. Consider this your whack over the head with the frying pan (pardon the irony). It’s May. May is about rebirth, rejuvenation, and regrowth. So, if you’ve been a bad girl, give yourself permission to own that… and then let it go. I’m doing that too.
How To Fit Exercise Into Your “Too Busy” Schedule: NO EXCUSES!
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012By Guest Blogger Samantha Peters
It’s hard to understate the importance of exercise. By getting physical activity we can strengthen our immune response and our cardiovascular system, buffering our bodies against heart disease and other ailments. We can lose weight and feel younger. We can reduce stress and battle depression. No matter what we specifically choose to do – whether it’s running, swimming, tennis, or yoga – there’s truly no substitute for a lifestyle that promotes exercise and activity.
We all know this. But there’s often a considerable gulf between knowing the benefits offered by exercise and implementing them. We may know that it’s important to hit the gym a couple times a week or lace up our shoes and go for a run, but it is often far easier to postpone the activity when the time arises. This is understandable; although a workout can be invigorating, fun, and even relaxing, inertia often keeps us from getting out the door in the first place. It is ultimately far easier to sit in front of the TV than it is to get on our feet and challenge our bodies. Consequently, even the best intentions often go for naught. You can probably relate – I certainly can.
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