October 31, 2013 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: fitness, travel, Tips
If you're like me, I have a love hate relationship with travel.
I enjoy visiting new cities, meeting people, and discovering cultures, but I'm heartbroken if I have to interrupt my beloved physical activity routine.
It can sometimes take a bit of planning to keep up with physical activity when you're traveling for business.
+ MOREOctober 29, 2013 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: sugar, alternatives
In recent years, there has been a growing market for so-called 'natural' sugar alternatives like evaporated sugar cane juice, brown rice syrup, honey, stevia and agave nectar.
Sugar alternatives are marketed as being better than sugar because they may be less refined, and contain small amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Some may also raise your blood sugar more slowly than granulated table sugar (have a lower glycemic index).
They also tend to be more expensive than sugar - but this isn't part of the marketing. + MORE
October 24, 2013 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: hallowe'en, get active
Do you find that Hallowe'en and healthy habits don't go together?
My childhood Hallowe'en involved running from house to house filling a pillowcase full of potato chips and candy bars. Luckily lessons on moderation (parent imposed and dentist approved) made my sugary treats last until December!
Hallowe'en (including the weeks leading up to the big night) provide a wonderful opportunity for the whole family, to be active.
+ MOREOctober 17, 2013 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: Park The Car, ParticipACTION
As a child, walking to and from school was a year-round affair. The best part in the mornings, was as I got closer to school I'd meet more friends and by the time we got to the schoolyard we'd already be caught-up on last night's hockey game, who had a new bike, or the latest comic books.
With the release of the 2013 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card it's a good idea to focus on the amount of time our children spend being active. Luckily, there are a number of simple actions we can take. One such action is to: Park the Car It's Not That Far!! + MORE
October 15, 2013 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: meetings, Healthy Eating
We tend to eat and drink the food and beverages that are accessible and in view. As a result, the standard fare at many meetings can easily derail our healthy eating goals.
For example, if there are cookies, donuts or sugary drinks provided at a meeting, there’s a good chance that we'll have one (or more). Luckily, we can use this tendency to eat what we see to our advantage by asking meeting planners to provide healthy food and beverages. + MORE
