“Overall obesity rates across Canada have climbed to historic highs since 2002, according to a University of British Columbia study.” To read more, click here. Dining-Out & Portion Sizes We’ve all been there, probably more than once… You order your meal, and it comes to your table. Your first thought isn’t, “Wow, this looks amazing!” But……
Habits: a. “A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition.” b. “An established disposition of the mind or character.” (Sourced from: Free Dictionary). We created the habit, and we can fix it, if needed. If you have something you want to change in your life, start taking action today! Choose to…
Portion Sizes: Where’d we go wrong? Is eating a smaller meal dieting? It depends on how small of a meal you are talking about… When dining out, smaller sized meals may be better. Even opting to go with an appetizer may be wise, if you are dining at a restaurant that is known for larger portion…
Healthy is stylish when dining-out! The potential Problem: You don’t want your friends to peg you as the over-critical, and too careful foodie who is picky, and won’t let loose over a plate of french fries. Yet, you want to eat healthy!A reasonable question: How can you eat healthy, while not imposing on your friends…
First-class service and an attention to detail, along with nutritious healthier food options presented in a contemporary manner, truly sets this fine-dining restaurant apart from others. No wonder it was named the best new restaurant in 2013 by Where Calgary Magazine. A first-rate restaurant is a combination of impeccable service, very high quality fresh foods, excellent…
I had the pleasure of dining at this unique restaurant with my fellow Health-Focused Foodies a couple of weeks ago from Healthy Dine Out Calgary’s Social Club, and it was a great dining experience! This restaurant prides itself on making their dishes from scratch, and ensuring their food is fresh, and cooked daily. I had yet…
Soup Sampling has to be one of my favourite things to do! I had the amazing opportunity to sample Primal Soup Company’s soups down at the Market on Macleod. I also met Terry Lo, who is one of the most well-known foodies in Calgary. For a brief time, Executive Chef Duncan Li, who oversees both The Yellow…
Contemporary and Intimate The Raw Bar is a unique, and lovely dining experience in Calgary that offers healthier meal alternatives. It is located in the Hotel Arts and it is worth the visit. When you first walk into the dining area, you at once notice the contemporary look of the restaurant; intimate dining spaces with just…
If you haven’t heard of Anna from MyFatMe, then let me have the pleasure of introducing you to her! I can say, she is very relatable and real; she tells it like it is about food and her journey to better health. Notably, just as Anna has been battling sugar, I have battled with sugar all…
Some time ago now, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ruth and Vic from Yoga Studio South. Currently, as of 2019 there has been a name change to Yoga Sarana. At the time of the interview, I was accompanied by Amber Romaniuk from Nourish this Life. What a marvellous and informative afternoon. Below, you will be able…
Author: Ania J Personal blog: “My Fat Me“ “I went to dine with my partner, Mr. M, at tibits recently. Tibits is a very stylish vegetarian restaurant that originated from Switzerland. Let me divulge how it was…” The Buffet Food Boat! Tibits offers food that is fresh, and healthy. The best part, they offer a…
Carrie please tell us about yourself, “I’m the creator of SNAC, a nutritional program empowering kids to practice healthy eating choices. I’m a certified nutritional consultant and an advocate for childhood health and wellness. I currently serve on the Oceanside Unified School Districts Wellness Committee, I’ve been a guest speaker on Mom On A Mission…