Tag Archives: Food

Weight or health – which is the best motivator?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

By Dr Rosemary Stanton, nutritionist Many years ago, I went to a gym and was ‘assessed’ by a fitness trainer. In those days, I used to run for at least an hour every day and my BMI was at the … Continue reading →

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Easter and chocolate – you don’t have to miss out!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

There are often a lot of myths and misunderstandings when it comes to diabetes and food and at this time of year there’s one food in particular that causes more confusion than all others, - chocolate! When the Easter bunny makes his … Continue reading →

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Time for kids to cook

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Every time I see a kitchen in a magazine or newspaper, I think that it looks as though no one actually uses it. Indeed, most houses that are depicted look as though no one actually lives there! In real life, … Continue reading →

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Weight loss … believe in yourself!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Like many others, my attempts at weight loss have operated more or less on than the behaviour change theory represented by the [i]change model. I have experienced every single stage of the change model, from pre-contemplation to contemplation and preparation, … Continue reading →

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All about the food!

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

I love food.  I suspect that my Italian heritage somewhat predisposes me to tendencies of rapture and swooning when it comes to discussions of food.  I talk about it, dream about it, think about it, spend hours preparing it.  And … Continue reading →

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