Atkins Effect Behind Obesity Epidemic?
Link to Article | http://www.torontosun.com/life/healthandfitness/2010/06/11/14347616.html
Written By: Cara Castagna
MONDAY, June 14th 2010 (Edmonton Sun) – Overweight North Americans aren’t totally out to lunch when it comes to good nutrition.
But there are three common mistakes being made that are contributing to the current obesity epidemic, says well-respected U.S. dietitian and nutritionist Amy Shapiro.
First, countless [...]

Let’s Go Back To Basics
Link to Article | http://www.themanitoban.com/articles/29385
Written By: Sarah Khalil
TUESDAY, Mar 23rd 2010 (The  Manitoban) – The act of eating has become something more than nourishing our body; it is a bad habit which promotes excessive intake of food. In 1998, the World Health Organization classified obesity as a “growing epidemic.”

9 Easy Behavioral Modifications for Healthier Eating and Living
Link to Article | http://www.fooducate.com/blog/2010/03/05/9-easy-behavioral-modifications-for-healthier-eating-and-living/
Written By: Beth Casey Gold
FRIDAY, Mar 5th 2010 (fooducate.com) – We don’t like the word “diet.” Diets are about restriction, sacrifice, and typically they aren’t too much fun. Instead, we’re all about lifestyle change through behavior modification. Guess what? It works. We’ve researched this [...]

Obesity 101: We Are How We Eat and the Problem of Fast Food Culture
Link to Article| http://www.nationalpost.com/life/story.html?id=2713210
Written By: Sharon Kirkey
TUESDAY, Mar 9th 2009 (Canwest News Service) – Dr. Valerie Taylor doesn’t believe that most people with a weight problem would say, “This is not my fauly,” or “This is because of McDonald’s.”
“Absolutely, they take responsibility,” [...]

Eating Breakfast Means Better Health
Link to Article | http://www.thepost.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2217009
Written By: Dr. Stuart Kinsinger
FRIDAY, Dec 11th 2009 (The Lindsay Post) — Most of us get out of our regular routing when holidays come. So with the holidays fast approaching this would be a good time to consider one simple part of a good routine; breakfast.
Earlier this [...]

Embrace the “F” Word If You Want to Lose Weight
Link to Article | http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/embrace-the-f-word-if-you-want-to-lose-weight/article1385126/
Written By: Leslie Beck
WEDNESDAY, Dec 2nd 2009 (Globe and Mail) – It’s hardly news. If you want to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. But there’s something else you might want to do: Increase your daily [...]

Holiday Eating Tips For All You Elves
Link to Article| http://www.torontosun.com/life/2009/12/13/12142576.html
Written By: Fran Berkoff
SUNDAY, Dec 13th 2009 (Toronto Sun) — We’re halfway through December, that special month where many of us throw caution to the wind and approach the upcoming holidays like it’s a guilt-free, food-and-drink laden buffet table.

Fitness: Eat, Drink and Be Careful
Link to Article| http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Fitness+drink+careful/2341049/story.html
Written By: Jill Barker
TUESDAY, Dec 15th 2009 (The Gazette) – Holidays are tough on the waistline. Parties, Christmas cookies, mom’s home cooking and family camped out in the guest room all threaten to derail the healthy habits you work so hard at maintaining the rest of [...]

Pick Your Food Gifts Carefully This Holiday Season
Link to Article| http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/lifetimes/article/869825
Written By: Jane Claxton-Oldfield
THURSDAY, Nov 26th 2009 (timestranscript.com) – The World Health Organization’s (WHO) website states that: “Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century…The prevalence has increased at an alarming rate…”

Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Summer
Many people who are trying to lose weight or maintain their healthy weight find it difficult eating healthy while on vacation. The key is to find the happy medium between denying fatty foods and an occasional indulgence, and you’ll be on your way to healthy vacation eating. Here are [...]