Archive | May, 2010
Supplements
There are many questions revolving around supplements. Here are a few answers for you. Question: Do I need to take supplements? Answer: This is a question unique to each person. Ideally, nobody should need to take supplements. If you were to eat the way the Canadian Food Guide advises, in the proportions that they advise, you should not need any supplements. The Canadian Food Guide is the ideal way to maintain a healthy diet for a “normal” person. “Normal” meaning that you do not have any ailments which prevent your body from using the vitamins and minerals in food properly. No supplement will EVER take the place of food. In other words, the vitamins and minerals you receive in food are made for your body to digest and utilize. It is natural and in the form your body needs. What most people don’t realize is that the food that a certain vitamin/mineral is in is never on its own. It is surrounded by other vitamins/minerals that perfectly complement each other in ways that are not fully understood yet. What we do know is that in supplement form, the targeted nutrient is not surrounded by the same nutrients in the food and therefore may be less effective.
Continue reading...Healthy Snacks for Work and School or On the Go
19. May 2010
We all have busy schedules that can keep us from stopping and taking the time to have a healthy meal. This can lead to snacking in times of hunger which usually happen to be easy convenience foods. Habits like this can causes excessive intake of salt, sugar and fats. Planning ahead can help avoid this, and allow you to make healthy food choices even when we are short on time.
Continue reading...In this edition of Be Well E-update
19. May 2010
I love spring! The warmth of the sun, the coolness of the air and of course the first signs of spring are everywhere. For me, this is a time to think about my garden – flowers and vegetables. It is also a time for our farmers as they are busy getting ready for seeding. It is such a time for reflection and truly a time of regeneration.
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Welcome to Be Well E-Update. We are really excited to combine health, exercise, and heart-healthy canola recipes! Check out the videos clips from partnerships with the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation & Great Taste of Manitoba. Easy to read and easy to share. Live Well, Keep Well, Eat Well … Be Well! Ellen Pruden |
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19. May 2010
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