April 2009 Issue

Going Green for Weight Loss
By: Sherry Torkos, B.Sc.Phm.
femMED Advisory Board

Numerous studies have shown that a vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of many chronic health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Mounting evidence has found this healthy way of eating can also help us slim down … read more

What Veggies Are Best to Buy Organic?   
The Environmental Working Group—a Washington DC–based watchdog organization of scientists, policy experts, lawyers, and other professionals who review studies and data to expose threats to our environment and health—has compiled a list based on extensive analysis of contaminants in produce … read more

Green tea and your health
All teas (green, black, and oolong) are derived from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. The difference is in how the plucked leaves are prepared. Green tea, unlike black and oolong tea, is not fermented, so the active constituents remain unaltered in the herb. The leaves of the tea plant are used both as a social and a medicinal beverage … read more

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Tips to help ensure a good night sleep

• Establish a regular sleeping routine.
• Avoid caffeine within 6 hours of bedtime.
• Reserve your bedroom for intimacy and sleep — no TV or reading in bed.

Training Tips
Try Calisthenics When You Head Outdoors
Calisthenics exercises require no equipment and can be done almost anywhere. By performing the upper, lower and core calisthenics exercises below you will get a convenient and effective total body workout. So, bundle up and then give them a try when you head outside over the March Break … read more

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• 1 in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime. 1 in 28 will die of it.
• According to the Canadian Cancer Society, at least 50 percent of cancers can be prevented through healthy living.
 
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Recipe
Greens & Goat Cheese Bruschetta Almost a salad on a thick slice of toast, this bruschetta is a lovely way to start an elegant meal. It works as an accompanimentto a hearty main dish soup. Prepare right before serving so the greens don’t wilth ... read more