Introduction

Welcome to the Healthy Eating Network,

We hear it time and time again the struggles people face to eat healthy. From food shortages in Africa to super sizing in North America, there is a wide spectrum of challenges people face all over the world

Furthermore, there are so many messages about nutrition, diets, what you should eat and what you shouldn’t eat. And like any science, the science of nutrition is always changing and evolving as new research is done. However, in the midst of adversity, temptations and this overload of information, people have adapted and persevered.

The Healthy Eating Network was developed to:
1. Provide you with current, reliable health information
2. Capture stories, tips and recipes to inspire others to live healthy

But ultimately it’s up to you to be the person you want to be. Are you ready?

All the best in your pursuit of health and wellness!

Your Healthy Eating Coach,

Vanessa

“Eat for the Health of It!”

Happy New Year! (Jan. 2,2008) 

I hope I find you happy and healthy. I don’t know about you but wow did I ever eat alot…..of chocolate! I’m sure I devoured 2 boxes of chocolates, many miscellaneous chocolates and upteen dainties. Not to mention I made my coworker’s tasty artery clogging cheeseball and ate most of that. I haven’t weighed myself lately and frankly I’m scared. But my clothes still fit the same and I did keep up my activity over the past few weeks. Now back to my routine of 3 good meals a day with fruit, veggies and yogurt inbetween for snacks. All the best in 2008!

March is Nutrition Month! (March 23, 2008)

I just got back from a fabulous trip to New York City and Philadelphia. The whole family went and all had a blast. My 7 year old is already talking about wanting to go back. My husband, Pat who is an avid Philly Flyers fan got to meet Brian Propp and took him on a tour around the Press Box in Philly. Brian’s from Brandon, MB as well so they had lots to talk about! Brian posted some pics of them on his website. Take a look at www.brianpropp.com   As for food stuff, we’ve tried and enjoyed the big pretzels and other trademark foods from there. People from Bizarre Foods (Travel Channel) were handing out samples of flavoured crickettes at Times Square. Haven’t had the courage to try them yet but will let you know how they taste!

 Check out Dietitians of Canada’s website at www.dietitians.ca for excellent resources on healthy eating!

Scaling Back My Nutrition Consulting Business (August 21, 2008)

Here I am one year after starting my nutrition consulting business. For a new business in its first year it went surprisingly smooth, thanks to Dynamic Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. I want to thank them for their tremendous guidance and support over the year. Although I have enjoyed counseling clients in a private setting, I have decided to scale back my business. I will no longer being seeing individual clients. The choice was difficult because there is a dire need for reliable, sensible nutrition advice for all ages from children to older adults. It is my hope that dietitians will become an integral part of health programs, organizations, corporations and schools for access to all. It often seems that dietitians get forgotten in the planning stages or put on the bottom of the “wish list.” One of my professional goals is to change it. For now, I’ll see where life leads me…………

P.S. I was too chicken to try those flavoured crickets from NYC. I ended up throwing them out. Maybe next time.