Pregnancy Weight Gain
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. To determine healthy weight gain goals for pregnancy you should determine your pre-pregnancy BMI (Body Mass Index). To calculate your pre-pregnancy BMI: Print off the attached BMI weight classification chart. OR BMI can also be calculated using the formula: (weight in kilograms) ÷ (height in meters)2 Pre-pregnancy BMI […]
Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity
Self-Talk Tips to Help You ‘Exercise’ Positive Thinking Guest Article by Michelle Cederberg, MKin, BA Psyc Physical activity is one of those things that everyone thinks about doing, but few people actually do with any regularity and, if your busy life transpires against your efforts to get fit, you’re not alone. As a nation, we’re […]
Caffeine
Caffeine is consumed as a natural part of coffee, tea, chocolate and flavors derived from kola and guarana. Caffeine has several biological effects resulting from its diuretic and stimulant properties. Research1 has shown that some people are sensitive to side effects such as insomnia, headaches, irritability and nervousness. Canada’s Guidelines to Healthy Eating advises consumers that […]
Quick Meals for Vegetarians
Salads: add strips of firm tofu, chick-peas, canned/cooked beans of your choice, 1% cottage cheese, sunflower or sesame seeds, roasted soy beans, chopped nuts or hard-boiled eggs. Pasta: add tofu cubes, beans/chick peas, or ground soy (looks like “ground beef”) to give a source of protein and top with cheese if desired. Lentil, split pea, […]