Ah, the magical time of the year where coffee shops switch out their boring cups for red ones, create a winter wonderland atmosphere, and convince us to spend $6 on a holiday drink. While a Peppermint Mocha or Eggnog Latte may be exactly what you crave during those cold December days to lift your holiday spirits, they can pack in a ton of extra empty calories, fat and sugar.
I’m just a few days away from running the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon with a fellow RD friend! All of our training, including early morning and evening runs, in the sweltering heat or cold rain, will be put to the test as we attempt to run 21km along Toronto’s lakeshore.
We are just a few days away from Thanksgiving, one of the most food-coma-inducing holidays of the year. So how do we enjoy this festive meal without over-indulging to the point of feeling ill, while maintaining healthy eating habits?
It’s the beginning of September and that means back to school! Starting university can be an extremely exciting but stressful time. The good news: it is very possible to eat healthy and stay active while in school!
Need some snack-spiration? Daily snacks should be a part of our diet, in addition to 3 meals a day.
We all know that staying physically active is key for weight management, cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of chronic disease, improving energy, and numerous other health benefits.
Food is a huge part of travelling, as it is one of the best ways to experience a new city and culture. Since most meals while traveling are eaten at restaurants or not prepared by you, it is difficult to eat in a similar manner to home.
At social gatherings that revolve around food and where multiple dishes are served, it is too tempting to try a little bit of everything. This can easily lead to overeating.
