Barbara Parisotto: Taking you in a Healthy Direction

With a new year comes a new resolution. And while some of us might resolve to exercise more, take up a new hobby or become more organized, the one vow that we all have in common is to adopt healthier eating habits.

After a long, indulgent season of turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, we should venture into spring with lighter hearts and thinner waistlines. “Spring marks a new beginning,” says Barbara Parisotto, registered dietitian. “It’s a great time to cleanse our bodies of toxins and that starts with improving how we eat.”

Of course, with the tempting confections and deep-fried delights that call our name on the drive home, down the aisles of the grocery store, and even from our own pantry doors, this feat is not always easy. If you need that little push to get started, Read more

LifeFest 2008

Delivering the latest trends, tips and breakthroughs in health, beauty and lifestyle, over 200 exhibitors were on-hand to showcase wellness and beauty at the fifth annual LifeFest 2008. Many speakers, including former First Lady Margaret Trudeau, and her daughter-in-law Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, told motivational stories to inspire listeners to achieve the life they desire. To kick off the event, the Red Dress Fashion Show featured survivors of heart disease all dressed in beautiful red dresses to promote the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.lifefest.ca