Losing weight is without a doubt a challenge for the majority of us, especially as we get older. Although there are thousands of diets and health professionals out there promoting how to lose weight effectively, the reality is that one size does not fit all, so many people are unsuccessful and feel frustrated. Turn on […]

When is the last time the topic of eating healthy or unhealthy foods was discussed at home or while at work? Today it is almost as common to discuss what you ate for breakfast or lunch as it is the weather. We read what is good for us in magazines, listen to the latest fads […]

Living With Picky Eaters? If you feel like you’re the only one living with a picky eater, know you are not alone. Even though food aversions and restrictions have become increasingly more common, the majority of parents are at a loss of what to do about it. This article will address some of the reasons […]

What a huge topic nowadays. I will probably be aging myself right now by saying “when we were kids our parents didn’t focus this much on food”, but I really believe that 40 years ago we didn’t. Why is there this focus? Interest? Necessity? I will share with you my thoughts on why. There are […]

    Should I order them the burger and fries, spaghetti or chicken fingers? As I sit in a restaurant in Niagara Falls and look at the menu, I am curiously trying to find the best option to order my kids who have been eating in restaurants for the past 2 days. Not only have […]

The moment of truth…….mom to mom Ok so I have to be honest and admit that I judged all those moms out there that complained about making lunches. My kids were at daycare from the young age of 15 months old and the only time I had to worry about packing a lunch was on […]

We all have a story when it comes to food and our relationship to it, so I wanted to share mine. Food was a constant topic of conversation and concern in my family because my father was a type 1 diabetic. The word “Balance” and “Sugar” were not foreign to us as my parents were […]

I have been helping individuals lose weight for over 15 years now, and as I approach another school Year I find myself trying to find ways to make this challenge easier. The most common reasons people struggle with their weight seems to be a combination of knowledge (not knowing how the body treats food and […]

Eating nutritious foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber is undoubtedly the most important goal when choosing how to feed you and your family. What we don’t always consider is whether or not our meals and snacks are balanced. Eating a balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats is one of the most influential […]

 1. Begin organizing your resolutions BEFORE January 1st Start thinking about a plan as to how you are going to make the changes you want to before January 1st. If exercise is your goal, do it now. Chances are if you can incorporate it into your life right now, January will be even easier. This […]