Chef Dave's Blog: Healthy Eating

The power of persuasion…

Posted Saturday, December 18, 2010 by Chef Dave in Healthy Eating, Weight Loss Advice
The power of persuasion…

I got to thinking that the power of persuasion is a powerful and sometimes dangerous tool.

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Canadian Thanksgiving Part 2

Posted Monday, October 11, 2010 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Healthy Eating
Canadian Thanksgiving Part 2

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Canada has passed. It was my first Thanksgiving experience up here and I looked forward with anticipation to the two turkey dinner invitations. So how does it compare with the States?

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Canadian Thanksgiving

Posted Saturday, October 9, 2010 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Healthy Eating
Canadian Thanksgiving

It's the Thanksgiving holiday weekend up here in Canada. Similar, yet different from American Thanksgiving. As in the States, it is a celebration of the harvest and time to celebrate with family and friends.

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We’re Not Eating Our Vegetables

Posted Sunday, October 3, 2010 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Healthy Eating
We’re Not Eating Our Vegetables

This month the CDC issued the results of a comprehensive study of fruits and vegetables consumption.

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Take time to check with your pouch or stomach…

Posted Sunday, August 29, 2010 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Healthy Eating

Just spent a fun-filled (and exhausting) four days with my grandsons, ages 2 and 4. I love watching them eat. The oldest is a "picky" eater, inspects his food, and asks if it has vegetables in it before he will try it.

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Thanks Vicki!

Posted Monday, August 16, 2010 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Healthy Eating
Thanks Vicki!

Hi Vicki, I am a patient at Western Bariatics, my name is Michelle Furnare and I just want to say thank you to you for the help you gave in the beginning of my process a year ago. I was able to meet you and attend you last class for surgery before you left them. I would like to let you know my progress and tell you that you were a part of my success. I started out at 349 pounds now I am at 195 I still have a little to go to get to my goal of…

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Obesity Help is having a weight loss conference in Cincinnati, OH August 20 and August 21, 2010

Posted Wednesday, August 11, 2010 by Chef Dave in Healthy Eating
Obesity Help is having a weight loss conference in Cincinnati, OH  August 20  and August 21, 2010

OH Conference...

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McDonald’s….Canadian Style

Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2010 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Healthy Eating
McDonald’s….Canadian Style

Americans are well-known for their super-sized fast food meals. Value meals and the dollar menus draw people to the restaurants not only because they are cheap, but the convenience of drive-thru has made these meals a staple for some folks.

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Yes I ate a marshmallow…

Posted Friday, July 2, 2010 by Chef Dave in Healthy Eating
Yes I ate a marshmallow…

After weight loss surgery we are all taught to keep sugar to a minimum and desserts are almost out of the question.

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Breakfast foods are easy and quick

Posted Thursday, June 17, 2010 by Chef Dave in Healthy Eating, Videos

Eating hearty at the start of the day provides fuel for the rest of your waking hours, and can actually kick start your metabolism into high gear.

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