Food, Nutrition and Hunger

It has been a long day, lunch was eons ago and you are physically and emotionally exhausted. On your way home your hunger washes over you.

What do you eat when you walk in the door?... Read more...

What do fad diet clinics, supplement companies, homeopaths and Canada's self proclaimed most outspoken obesity expert have in common? None of them think you should follow Canada's Food Guide.

There is no shortage of critics when it comes to Canada’s Food Guide. According to Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is an “oxymoron”.  What Dr. Freedhoff doesn't recognize, is that his highly publicized critiques are doing more harm than good.... Read more...

When 100 Calorie snack packages were first introduced, I was intrigued. This was the answer to my chocoholic  prayers! Finally, it seemed, I could safely enjoy snacks without overindulgence and subsequent feelings of guilt. I proceeded to purchase my first box of KitKat Singles.... Read more...

Imagine not knowing how much fuel is in your gas tank. Or how much you put in at the pump. How would you know when to refuel or how much to put in? Calorie counting estimating works. But it can be miserable, that is why I created a better way.

(This post is a follow up to the KISS Guide to Servings versus Portions)

I know first hand that client adherence to keeping good food records is very low. So I developed a 'quick and dirty' method for becoming a calorie estimating all-star.... Read more...

At my clinic, it is normal to see someone in the early stages of our program who is 'on top of the world' one day, and a 'dieting disaster' the next.... Read more...

Recent quotes from my clients at Healthy Weights:

I just wish the holidays were over.

I can’t even enjoy myself at the party.

Why is food always the ‘main’ event?

Most wonderful time.. more like the most stressful time!

My personal favorite:... Read more...

Few would argue with the fact that we live in a calorie and caffeine crazed society. The above schematic may help you to moderate both.... Read more...

Sharon, one of our members known for hopping mad at the bathroom scale and for her pants falling down blue has some advice for herself (and you).... Read more...