Is Canola Oil ‘Healthy?’
Photo used with kind permission from Paraflyer
A few people I’ve talked with recently have raised their concerns about the use of canola oil in cooking. However, the use of this oil is widely supported by many health care professionals, who consider it to be safe and healthy for human consumption.
A simple search on the internet [...]
Workplace ‘Better Health’ Incentives
How would you like to be paid, by your employer, to improve your health? Apparently some companies are realising the cost of ill health within the workplace, and are exploring ways to motivate their employees towards a healthier lifestyle.
Yesterday I briefly discussed the Australian government’s proposal to reduce levels of obesity, by paying a $170 [...]
Scottish Obesity Problem Just Behind USA!
A new report has revealed shocking results that obesity levels in Scotland are the second highest in the developed world, falling just behind the USA. The figures were released by ISD Scotland, and would suggest that current approaches to obesity are having little impact.
This is of serious concern given the health problems associated with obesity, [...]
Why am I Overweight? I Don’t Overeat!
This is a pretty common question, and a challenge that many people face! It’s often merely assumed, by some, that overweight people are “greedy,” but in most cases this is far from the truth.
The problem is usually our sedentary lifestyles, and consuming a few extra calories here and there - throw in the addition of [...]
A ‘Greener’ Way to Food Portions
Have you ever considered that your food portioning methods may be effecting the environment? An article by Jennifer Otten, over at Rudd Sound Bites, has prompted my thought process! She recently had an interesting discussion with her weight loss group, who “raised the issue that as they try to control their portion sizes, they are [...]
