Don't Worry (Don't Go Nuts!)

I haven't forgotten that we were on the topic of nuts, I will get back to blogging about nuts ASAP.  I did just have an inspiration though.  As a dietitian I love connecting with clients and helping them with their unique questions, goals, barriers, etc.  I take a client centered approach in my practice and I try to blog about things that come up in conversation with family and friends that I think other people are also interested in knowing. 

To help me help you with those questions I am going to trial something.  I'm going to call it QsDay (pronounced kews-day) AKA Tuesday or question Tuesday.  For the first one, I will give you some ideas and more information.  So make sure you check back on Tuesday, September 27 to find out more about QsDay!

Steph Wheler, RD
something nutrishus counselling & coaching
www.nutrishus.com

Make Healthy Eating a Priority

People take all kinds of actions to treat their ailments, but unfortunately not as many to prevent them in the first place. Someone recently told me that in Canada we say we have a Health Care system, but we really have an Illness Care system and I kind of have to agree. Why not take a stance for your own health and well being? We cannot change our age, family history, or ethnic background, but we can control what we feed our bodies and how we move them. Healthy eating and regular physical activity combine for a healthier you.

By creating healthy eating and activity habits, you may help reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis while providing many benefits such as:

• Better overall health
• Lower risk of disease
• A healthy body weight
• Feeling and looking better
• More energy
• Stronger muscles and bones¹

If you think you don't have time to eat well - think again. You can create time for grocery shopping, meal preparation, and time to sit and enjoy great food. Yes, you may have to shift other things in your life, but the time is there for you to create a healthier future for yourself.

There are solutions to whatever barriers you feel to eating well and being active.

¹Maintaining Healthy Habits. Health Canada. 2007.

Steph Wheler

www.nutrishus.com