Rose Reisman is Canada's go-to nutrition and wellness expert. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health at York University, a Registered Nutritionist, and author of 17 best-selling books on nutrition and healthy cooking. She is a regular guest expert on Canada’s top rated shows: Breakfast Television, CityLine, Canada AM, 680 News (radio) and the National Post newspaper. Reisman is also the executive director of Glow Fresh Grill, one of Canada’s only restaurants serving entirely “light” cuisine and owner of Rose Reisman Catering and Personal Gourmet, a fresh and frozen food delivery program (HRM – Home Replacement Meals). She lives in Toronto with her husband and is mother to four beautiful children.
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What are the benefits of regular exercise?
Study after study indicates that exercise helps reduce the risk of serious diseases. Improving your heart rate brings several medical benefits: Lower blood pressure Lower bad cholesterol and mo...
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How can I eat healthy when dining out?
We're a society that loves to eat out. Eating out is easier than cooking at home and it's sometimes cheaper. However, one of the reasons we have an obesity epidemic is the fast-food eaterie...
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How do I cook tofu?
Back in the day, we equated vegetarians with tofu, not considered one of the tastiest of foods. But today tofu has become a main staple in our western world with its multiplicity of uses. Tofu i...
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What is a balanced diet?
Each meal should combine protein, fat, carbohydrates, fruits and/or vegetables and dairy. For example, lunch might consist of a sandwich with chicken and vegetables, fruit and frozen yogurt for des...
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What are the types of dietary fat?
We're a fat-obsessed society. Frightened of fat, we think that all fat is the reason we're overweight. But there's a difference between the "good" and "bad" fats. Th...
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How can I identify and avoid bad fats?
The unhealthiest fats are saturated and trans fats. Saturated fats come mostly from animal fats and some vegetable sources such as palm and coconut oils. Trans fats are man-made fats created by cha...
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What is a healthy breakfast?
Here are some healthy foods for breakfast: Eggs provide the B vitamin choline that helps enhance memory, and the protein provides long lasting energy. Pair the eggs with fruit and low-fat milk ...
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What foods can boost my sex drive?
A healthy sex life can add years to one’s life, build a strong immune system and even lower prostate cancer risk. Too good to be true? Well, there’s no harm in trying! A big, fancy...
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Can I have caffeine while pregnant?
The good news is that you won’t have to give up caffeine completely if you’re pregnant. But, it’s important to pay attention and limit your intake. According to the Public Health ...
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What are the types of eating disorders?
Consistently negative thoughts about your body image and "fatness" can lead to eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia. Anorexics starve themselves and/or exercise obsessivel...
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How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?
To find your body mass index (BMI), multiply your weight in pounds by 705, then divide the result by your height in inches, then divide again by your height. The result is your BMI. Get out your ca...
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What are the benefits of strength training?
Strength training has to do with developing muscle definition, strength, and increasing your metabolic rate. If you lose a lot of weight you need strength training to avoid flabby skin. Oth...
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How can I choose healthier fast food?
You're starving, and there's nothing in sight but fast food restaurants. What are you going to do? Keep moderation and balance in the forefront when making your choices. But eating fast foo...
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What should I do if I get off-track while trying to lose weight?
What to do immediately if you get sidetracked from your weight-loss program: React today, not next week, by which time you might add another couple of pounds. If you were keeping a food journal...
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Why is it important to be patient when trying to lose weight?
We're an "all or nothing" society. We want instant results and gratification. If we're not losing weight fast enough we get impatient and often react by bingeing and saying "to heck with this...
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