Labels are critical to help you keep track of your things. The same is true of the food labels that appear on every package in North American and there are certain standards that must be followed by law. There are also private systems that have been designed which may contribute to “nutrition confusion”. The Health Check System in Canada which is a Heart and Stroke Foundation comes to mind as one that hasn’t lived up to rigorous enough standards. In the US, there is the Hannaford Guiding …
Building Healthy Habits for Back to School
Today Life in Pleasantville is happy to welcome Theresa Albert, a Toronto nutritionist. Theresa shares her advice for parents who may be stuck in the BBQ hotdog and potato chip rut of summer and are looking for a "healthy re-boot" come back-to-school time. - Ed. Dear whoever is in charge, Please help me through another back to school season; I know that the summer’s loose, lovely ways will give in to the hectic juggle of school, homework, housework, activities, work and stress. I can …
Five Ways to Keep Your Liver Healthy
It comes as a shock to people that most liver disease in Canada and the US is caused by food abuse causing obesity and not by alcohol abuse. The liver of a 10 year old overweight child who is fed junk all his years can be just as damaged as that of a 60 year old alcoholic. Both conditions lead to cirrhosis and potentially cancer. In fact, liver cancer is one of the very few cancers still on the increase. Why? Because people don’t know about the problem. One in Ten Canadian has liver …
Lose 10 Pounds in Six Weeks
Lose 10 Pounds in Six Weeks! By Theresa Albert, Toronto Nutritionist, www.myfriendinfood.com How are you doing with that weight loss goal that you set on January 1st? Are you really ready to get it together before swimsuit season? I help my private clients make sustainable change that improves their health and gives them more energy, oh, and they lose weight. There is no shortcut but it is a simple process if you look at all facets of your life and make your goal clear. Whatever it is, write …
Give Thanks, Not Spanx – Keep Weight Off During the Holidays
Give Thanks, Not Spanx - Keep Weight Off During the Holidays By Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP www.myfriendinfood.com Much of the disastrous 10 pounds per decade (that is suspected of being the foundation of our obesity crisis) is acquired between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Regardless of your familial background, there are more gatherings, celebrations and opportunities to eat at this time of year. Navigating them so you can enjoy without the backside burden takes a tiny bit of …
