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10 Foods That Help You Burn Fat
Posted on August 14, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, Health TipsGreen Tea: Green tea contains catechins, a phytochemical that may speed up metabolism. Greek yogurt: This yogurt has twice the protein of other yogurts causing it to stay longer in the stomach and keep you feeling fuller longer Hot peppers: We tend to eat less when food is spicy. Also, capsaicin found in hot peppers […]
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What do the 2012 Olympics, McDonald’s and Coke have in common?
Posted on August 7, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, fast food, Healthy Foods ChoicesEvery 4 years, the best athletes in the world compete for the highly prized medals of the Olympic games. People from all over the world follow the games with great anticipation. This could be a great opportunity for the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to spread a message of healthier living! Ironically, two of the biggest […]
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Walk for the “Health” of It
Posted on August 1, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Exercise, Health Tips“Walking is man’s best medicine.”- (Hippocrates) Our dog, Caspian, loves his walks. He’s never too tired, too busy, or too pre-occupied that he won’t drop everything – including eating- to go for his walk. Did you know that walking is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to have a healthy body? Sometimes all […]
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What do weight loss and computers have in common?
Posted on July 25, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight LossGoing on a health or weight loss journey can be a lot like owning a computer. Are you wondering what the connection is? Let me ask: How many of you have run into computer glitches that either lost some of your work or changed things in a way you didn’t perceive or want? This is […]
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7 Motivational Tips for Healthy Weight Loss
Posted on July 19, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight LossDo you find it hard to stay motivated when you are trying to lose weight? Get inspired with these 7 tips to keep you strong on your journey… Know why you want to lose weight. Be specific and dig deep. Are you concerned about how you look? Are you looking for more energy? Are you […]
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Meal Replacements Work
Posted on July 13, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, Meal ReplacementsA recent article on the Dr. Oz website echoes what I’ve been teaching my clients all along. Meal replacements work. To quote from the article: “Meal-replacement shakes are an effective, easy way to drop pounds. They teach you how to eat less and lose weight quickly and permanently – and the right shake can boost […]
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7 Healthy Post-Conference Tips
Posted on July 7, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Boost Your Immune System, Healthy Foods Choices, Travel TipsTraveling for business trips or to conferences can really take a toll on your body. It’s not uncommon to get sick with a cold or flu after extensive traveling. Here are some 7 tips to help you stay healthy and recover post-conference. Get your sleep. The combination of travel, busy schedules and a bed different […]
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Five Nutrients That Help You Lose Weight
Posted on July 6, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, Nutritional SupplementsTaking a nutritional supplement becomes even more important than ever when you are trying to lose weight. If your body is not getting all the nutrients it needs, your brain will keep telling you to eat more in attempt to get the missing vitamins and minerals. In other words, supplying your body with all the […]
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How to Safely Have ‘Fun in the Sun’
Posted on June 30, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Skin HealthSummer has arrived and we can finally look forward to spending more time outside in the sunshine. However, the steady increase in skin cancer over the last 30 years can put a damper on ‘fun in the sun’ activities. Here are some easy steps to protect yourself and still enjoy the great outdoors: If your […]
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14 Healthy Fat Fighting Snacks
Posted on June 23, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, Health Tips, Healthy Foods ChoicesLife often slows down in the summertime. The weather warms up and we find time to relax. It’s easy to get into a snacking mood. Here’s 14 healthy fat-fighting snacks for the next time you have the “munchies” and are looking for a treat: Piece of fruit and ½ cup of cottage cheese Smoked salmon […]
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How to Eat Out and Lose Weight
Posted on June 16, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, Health TipsThe key to losing weight while eating out in restaurants is easier than you think. A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, compared women who practice mindful eating in restaurants with those who didn’t. The “mindful eating” group focused on being aware of the sensations of sight, smell, taste and […]
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8 Foods & Drinks That Lie
Posted on June 9, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, Healthy Foods Choices, Meal ReplacementsSummer is the time when we often like to grab “fast food” on the run. Many of these fast foods say they’re healthy, BUT are they really? We live in a society of “fast food” pretenders. Foods that pretend to be healthy but in reality wreck your health. Here’s 8 foods (& drinks) to watch […]
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It Pays to Take Your Vitamins
Posted on May 25, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Nutritional SupplementsIt pays to take your vitamins. Vitamins not only reduce your risk of disease, they make it easier to lose weight. Chromium reduces cravings, B vitamins help speed up metabolism and omega-3’s help you burn fat. In 2002, the Journal of the American Medical Association, published a review article recommending that all adults take vitamin supplements. […]
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3 Studies that show that Meal Replacements Work
Posted on May 25, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Meal ReplacementsMore and more women are using meal replacements as a way to help them lose weight. But do they work? Are they actually beneficial? The three studies below show that meal replacements can be a very effective tool. In the June 2007 Nutrition Journal, 96 women who lost weight over 1 year were studied. Those […]
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Your mother was right…Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
Posted on May 25, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, Health Tips, Meal ReplacementsSkipping breakfast is a common occurrence in our society and is even sometimes used as a weight loss strategy. The truth is, this is one of the worst things you can do when you are trying to lose weight. Skipping breakfast actually causes you to eat more throughout the day and puts your body into […]
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How to Choose the “Right” Meal Replacements
Posted on May 25, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Meal ReplacementsMeal replacements are becoming more popular as a tool for losing weight. They work, they are simple to prepare, and they make the process of losing weight simpler. However, there is a plethora of choices on the market. How do you know what will really work? Here are the criteria I recommend for choosing meal […]
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When to Use Meal Replacements
Posted on May 25, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Meal ReplacementsMeal replacements can be very beneficial when you are trying to lose weight. Now I want to clarify, you shouldn’t use these as a crutch. You absolutely still need to learn how to eat a healthy diet. However, when chosen carefully and used correctly, studies show that they increase nutrition and can be as effective […]
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How To Choose a High Quality Nutritional Supplement
Posted on May 25, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Nutritional SupplementsEverything you feed or don’t feed your cells, affects your health and will either make you sicker or make you healthier. Unless you are already taking a high quality nutritional supplement, odds are that your cells are crying out for proper nutrition. Being physicians, my husband and I are often approached by different “health” companies. […]
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Upcoming Edmonton Talk
Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dr.Diana in UncategorizedI am very excited to being giving a talk in Edmonton on May 22nd, 7:30 PM at the Fantasyland Hotel, Conference Room 10. The talk is called, “The 3 Massive Mistakes Women Make that Keep Them Worn-out and Worried about their Weight”. In this talk I highlight what it is that keeps women from losing […]
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10 Healthy Weight Loss Tips
Posted on February 9, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, Health TipsHave you tried everything and still not got the results you want? Stay calm! Here’s 10 Healthy Weight Loss tips to help you reach your goals: Healthy Tip #10: Don’t be a in a rush! Quick weight loss is hazardous to your health and is not sustainable. You WILL gain the weight back. In fact, […]
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