Do you ever find yourself feeling ravenous by the end of the day? It can be hard to make healthy choices when you work long days. You are tired, hungry, and have little energy or effort to resist unhealthy foods in our environment. We know that eating home-made healthy foods is better for our health, but there are many barriers … Read More
Electronic Cigarettes in Chatham-Kent
Have you ever wondered about electronic cigarettes? Have you asked are there laws preventing the use of e-cigarettes? We get asked about electronic or e-cigarettes all the time. Here in Chatham-Kent our Smoke-Free Chatham-Kent by-law does cover e-cigarettes. According to our by-law, ‘smoke’, or ‘smoking’ includes the use or carrying of: any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, pipe, waterpipe any … Read More
Your Baby’s Feeding Cues
New parents receive a lot of advice about how to feed their baby. Current research and feeding guidelines recommend that new parents follow their infant’s cues when it comes to feeding. All healthy full term babies show hunger cues that tell parents it is time to eat. Some of these cues include: an increase in sucking movements sucking on their … Read More
Let’s move to a new beat: Increasing physical activity and reducing sitting time at work
“Sitting is the new smoking” Physical activity, or rather physical inactivity, in the workplace has received a lot of attention over the past few months. A report by the Conference Board of Canada has started a new wave of concern around low activity in Canadians. This report is responsible for the catchy new saying, “sitting is the new smoking”. What … Read More
Dietitian? What is That?
Who are Registered Dietitians? We are the regulated experts, (like nurses or doctors) in food and nutrition! The term “Registered Dietitian” is protected, and only those who have received specific university and internship training are allowed to call themselves Dietitians. Be wary- anyone can call themselves a Nutritionist! Dietitians can help you navigate all the confusing nutrition research, and make … Read More
Shifting Gears – Managing Healthy Eating on Shift Work
Did you know that shift workers are at a higher risk for a number of diseases? Some research has found that shift workers are at a higher risk for sleep disorders, Type 2 diabetes, stomach upset, some cancers, injury at work, and heart problems (heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure)! Shift workers also report more indigestion, diarrhea, heartburn, and constipation. … Read More
Breakfast in a Hurry!
Mornings are always a busy time. There are ways to have breakfast in a hurry! Did you know that nearly 40% of Canadians skip breakfast? Eating breakfast is an important way to improve our health. Research has found that eating nutritious breakfasts are related to: Lower levels of obesity and overweight & lower weight gain across time Better control over … Read More
Infant Attachment
Importance of Attachment between You and Your Baby You may have heard how important it is for your baby to form an attachment to you as a parent. According to Infant Mental Health Promotion, “As a parent, you play a vital role in your child’s development. During the early years your relationship with your child and the experiences you provide … Read More
Nutrition Month is Here!
Every March we celebrate Nutrition Month. Dietitians across Canada provide healthy eating tips on a specific topic. This year we are talking about healthy eating at work, or “Eating from 9 to 5”. Why is this topic important? Well, let’s look at the facts: 1) We know that 60% of Canadians 16 years of age and older are in the workforce 2) … Read More
Snow and More Snow! Be Careful Shovelling!
Before you get you shovel out, make sure you are prepared! Safe snow shovelling requires proper preparation, the right tools, good technique and knowledge. You should keep in mind that, while shovelling snow may be a good workout, it involves strenuous effort. Check out the Toronto Paramedic Services Website for great tips for safe shoveling!
Fed Up – The Movie Review!
Did you have a chance to see the movie Fed Up? The Registered Dietitians at the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit saw the movie and would like to share with you our thoughts! For the most part, the film does a good job of presenting the intricacies of the United States food system and unhealthiness of the current industry-driven food environment. … Read More
Hookah and Shisha – Health Effects
Since the terms are often confused for one another, here are some definitions: Hookah– this is a water-pipe that originated in India and in the Middle-East but is becoming popular around the world. Hookah pipes can have many tubes or just one tube that is passed around making smoking a hookah a social event. Shisha– this is what is … Read More