INTUITIVE EATING TIPS
February 8, 2011
1) How Hungry are you?
Eat when you’re a little to moderately hungry and stop when you’re comfortably full/satisfied.
2) Monitor how you feel when you eat certain foods.
Do you feel good!!!
3) Are you hungry for food?
Do you need to nourish yourself emotionally or spiritually?
4) Eat food you find tasty, satisfying and nutrient dense.
You will feel deeply nourished and need to eat less to satisfy your hunger.
5) Focus on the pleasure of eating.
Be present while you eat…love and savor every bite.
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WHAT COLOUR IS GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN??
January 23, 2011Your brain craves purple foods. They are good for your heart and your brain. Poor nutrition and eating habits, can inhibit your ability to reach maximum brain power.
Purple foods are packed with polyphenols. That’s what produces the beautiful rich colour.
Polyphenols help keep your arteries and blood vessels healthy and flexible. This reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s and heart disease. Adding purple foods to your diet enhances brain function. Studies have shown that eating a cup of blueberries daily can improve the way your brain cells communicate with each other. The result is a better memory!!
Foods that should be a part of your regular diet:-
Blueberries, Grapes, Raisins, Plums, Prunes, Purple Kale, Beets, Kidney Beans, Purple Cabbage, Acai berries, Eggplant
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Welcome Valerie!!
January 19, 2011Linda and Catharine of Ideal Nutrition are pleased to announce that Valerie McNicol, BSc, RHN, is joining their practice as a consultant. Valerie graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) with a Certificate of Merit and is a member of CAHN-Pro (Canadian Association of Holistic Nutritionists). She has always been interested in food and health, particularly Intuitive Eating as it relates to obtaining and maintaining optimal body weight and will be offering her expertise in this area.
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Boost Your Immune System
January 17, 2011![iStock_000010470492Small[1]](http://www.idealnutrition.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/iStock_000010470492Small11-550x461.jpg "iStock_000010470492Small[1]")
It’s that time of year again and here are a few tips to help you build up your resistance to the season’s viruses:
- Wash your hands! Most viruses are transmitted person to person, through sneezing, shaking hands, touching infected surfaces etc. So your first line of defence is to properly wash your hands.
- Foods that help boost immunity: broccoli, onions, garlic, brussel sprouts and cabbage. The more intense the green colour the better. Swiss chard, kale, spinach, beet and collard greens.Blackberries, blueberries, lemon, fresh yogurt, organges, whole grains.
- Herbs and spices to boost immunity: Tumeric, basil, cloves, rosemary, pepper, thyme, ginger, cinnamon.
- Drink plenty of water and herbal teas especially green tea.
- Make exercise a priority
- Get outside and get fresh air and sunlight
- Nutrients for Healthy Immune System: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Omega 3’s, Vit A and Beta Carotene,iron,zinc – talk to your practitioner.
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Excellent Organics Delivered to you
January 17, 2011Sick of going to the grocery store? We love SPUD!! Try out www.spud.ca. This is a local home delivery food company. The product selection is excellent – from organic fruit and vegetables to food for Rover! It’s easy and saves you time. Order on line and have all your favourite products delivered right to you. Reduce your carbon footprint!
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New Year – New You!
Join us in January for an informative series and take charge of your health and well being. A six week course that will allow you to learn to make informative choices and create your ideal diet. For more information call Valerie at 604-787-4779 or valerie@idealnutrition.ca
Tailor-made Nutrition Seminars
We can customize nutrition seminars for you. Get your book club, co-workers or mom’s group together and we can work with you to provide an informative and educational daytimeor evening sessions. Topics such as weight loss, feeding your family healthy choices, menopause and hormones, sports nutrition or just general wellness through nutrition can be covered. Email cath@idealnutrition.ca or valerie@idealnutrition.ca for more in information.
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Food Matters
We have been hosting informal viewings and discussion of “Food Matters”. This is a powerful film about the current state of our health. It really hits home “you are what you eat” . If you are interested in attending one of our evenings or want more information, send us an email ( cath@idealnutrition.ca)
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