February 15 2017
Kick The Carbs By Using A Scale
NUTRITION TIP: “Rate your food based on a scale of one to 10, and don’t bother finishing foods that rank below a six. How many times have you taken a bite of a stale pastry or a tasteless entrée and complained about its flavour? It’s a waste of calories.”
THE EXPERT: Cara Rosenbloom, registered dietitian of Words To Eat By, based in Toronto Ont.
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February 15 2017
Chew Your Food
NUTRITION TIP: “Your mother taught you to chew your food and keep your mouth closed while eating. Somehow with our busy schedules and eating on the go, we have forgotten our Ps and Qs. Food should ideally be chewed for 30 bites or until the food becomes liquid in your mouth. Chewing food activates the enzymes in your mouth (salivary amylase) to begin the breakdown of food into absorbed nutrients. This also sends a signal to your stomach and the rest of your digestive system to prepare itself for the vitamin and mineral overload that is heading its way.”
THE EXPERT: Melody Quinlan, a certified holistic nutritionist based in Toronto, Ont.
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