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Wishing You and Yours a Very Healthy and Happy Christmas
Posted on December 25, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysThank you so much for being a part of “40 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas. I hope that these tips have served you well. Don’t hesitate to contact me if I can of further service to you in the New Year. My wish to you and yours: May This Christmas be the Best One […]
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1 Day to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 24, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysChristmas Day #7 : Christmas is a time for relaxed eating and socializing. Savour your food. Put your fork down between bites and enjoy every mouthful. We live in such a rushed society; make this year’s Christmas evening different. Light candles; play music. Serve your food in courses and take time to visit in between. […]
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2 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 23, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysChristmas Day Tip #6: Know when enough is enough. Stop eating when you are satisfied not when you are stuffed. You have a fridge and microwave. Use them. There’s always tomorrow and leftovers. Save room for dessert or leave it until the next day.
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3 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 22, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysChristmas Day Tip #5: I once heard someone say, “You can have what you really want but you can’t have everything.” It was stated about money but I believe it also applies to food. Be choosy! Maybe hold off on the bread and appi’s so you have more room for dessert. Forgo the potatoes for […]
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4 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 21, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysChristmas Day Tip # 4: Don’t forget the “veggies”. As always, they should be the foundation of your diet. Be adventuresome with this. Often Christmas brings us “veggie” choices that aren’t always as readily available. Try something new that you haven’t eaten before. Experiment with new spices and herbs. Be creative. Healthy cooking can be […]
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5 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 20, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysChristmas Day Tip #3 : Stay rested and relaxed. Don’t forget how important a good night’s sleep is to having a reasonable appetite. Remember when you are lacking in sleep, you will be driven to eat more than you need. Indulge in an afternoon nap if you’re overtired. Take time to rejuvenate and refresh yourself.
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7 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 18, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysChristmas is just around the corner. In these last few posts, I want to focus on what you can do to have a healthier Christmas day. Christmas Day Tip #1: Have a healthy, low-glycemic breakfast and lunch – don’t skip these meals! When you don’t eat enough early in the day, you will be excessively […]
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8 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 17, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysYou’ve all heard the saying “Laughter is the best medicine” and it’s so true. Take time this Christmas to laugh more and love more. Sometimes that can be easier said than done but in choosing to be happy, you choose to bring healing to your body. I’ll leave you with a quote from the Dalai […]
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18 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 8, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysDon’t forget to take your vitamins over the Christmas season. Colds and flus become more prevalent over the Christmas season and this is the last thing you want to spoil your holiday. Vitamins A, B, C, D and E along with zinc have all been shown to help boost your immune system. Your best choice […]
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19 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 7, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysWhen it comes to stress, I teach my clients the 5 R’s. Reflect, Release, Relearn, Recharge and Relax. Reflect on your stress – what can be changed and what can’t. Release or let go of those things that you are able to. Learn new ways to deal with your stress, including saying no and making […]
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20 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 6, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysChristmas brings us more fun times but the busy schedule can also increase our stress levels. Too much stress in our lives makes it next too impossible to maintain a healthy weight. In the past, stress hormones played the role of protecting us during times of famine. Even though our modern day stresses are completely […]
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23 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 3, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysEating a healthy breakfast is a very important key to maintaining a healthy weight. As I’ve mentioned earlier skipping this meal makes you eat too much later in the day. Unfortunately, the majority of our modern breakfast choices are anything but healthy. Most cereals and breads spike your blood sugar which causes you to produce […]
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24 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 2, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysOne thing I often hear from clients is how they will choose to not eat or eat very little throughout the day, when they know they have a big event or special meal happening later on that day. I know this is common over Christmas as people prepare for the big turkey dinner. I refer […]
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25 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on December 1, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysHealthy eating is not just about what you eat; how you eat really matters as well. In our fast paced world it’s so easy to just munch down your food without paying any real attention to what you’re doing. When you do this, you are unlikely to notice how full you are until after you’ve […]
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26 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on November 30, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysHow to eat out and stay healthy? Start by deciding what you really want to eat and not ordering more than need. Eat slowly and savour your food. When full, ask for a “doggie” bag and take the rest home for the next day. Look out for foods and drinks that pretend to be healthy […]
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27 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on November 29, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysThere have been many diet fads through the years including the low fat diet and the low carb/high protein diet. The truth is you need a healthy mix of proteins, carbs AND fats in your diet. The trick is to choose healthier sources of these. Healthy fats include olive oil, nuts, avocados, coconut oil, nut […]
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28 Days to a Healthier Happier Christmas
Posted on November 28, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Healthy HolidaysIn an earlier post I commented that the #1 rule for a healthy diet is to eat food as close to nature as possible and try to avoid foods that are laden with preservatives. Two other types of ingredients that I recommend my clients try to avoid are chemical sugar substitutes and trans fats. I […]
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