Anita Romaniw
Anita Romaniw, B.A.Sc., R.D.N., is the Community Nutritionist at the Upper Fraser Valley Health Unit, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada (604) 864-3400
A Twist On Exercise
Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot about low fat food products. Funny thing is, despite eating lower fat, we’re not getting any smaller. Fact: whether low fat or high fat calories . . . when you add excesses up, weight gain occurs. Food is essential to life. We need it for survival. But if you’re […] Read More >
Adding a Little Love to Your Life
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought it timely to write about gifts of love. While some have experimented with seafood, spicy food, or ginseng to spark romance, this article focuses on the most famous and commonly available love potion–chocolate. Whether an aphrodisiac or not, chocolate has immense appeal . . . especially […] Read More >
Breakfast for Learning
Which of the following meals makes a nutritious, balanced breakfast?: a) scrambled eggs with cheese b) whole wheat toast with jam c) coffee and bagel d) slice of vegetable pizza and orange juice The only answer is d). To find out why, read on. If you’re like most Canadians, you didn’t make time for breakfast […] Read More >
Breakfast for Learning
Which of the following meals makes a nutritious, balanced breakfast? Scrambled eggs with cheese Whole wheat toast with jam Coffee and bagel Slice of vegetable pizza and orange juice The only answer is d). To find out why, read on. If you’re like most North Americans, you didn’t make time for breakfast today. Studies show […] Read More >
Breast Cancer Awareness
It seems that everyone I know has been touched by cancer in some way – whether it be a personal struggle or supporting someone they know through it. At the Health Unit, we receive many phone calls from people requesting information on cancer. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought an article on […] Read More >
Cancer Fighting Foods
You’ve heard it before . . . eat your broccoli, it’s good for you! Well, it’s true. Eating more broccoli, citrus fruits, onions and soy beans may help to protect you from cancer. And not just because of the nutrients they contain . . . it’s more likely because of the chemicals found in these […] Read More >
Cancer Fighting Foods
You’ve heard it before . . . eat your broccoli, it’s good for you! Well, it’s true. Eating more broccoli, citrus fruits, onions and soy beans may help to protect you from cancer. And not just because of the nutrients they contain . . . it’s more likely because of the chemicals found in these […] Read More >
Constipation in Children
The most common cause of constipation is a decision made by the child to delay going to the bathroom after having a painful experience. While there are few well-designed studies that have focused on childhood constipation, it is recognized that increasing fibre intake is important in preventing ongoing problems. What is constipation? A child is […] Read More >
Cooking For Two
Health is a resource we use for everyday living. A healthy lifestyle as you age helps you to look and feel your best. Healthy eating can promote independence in later years by helping protect you from illness. Eating well and being good to your body over a lifetime can reduce risk of heart disease, certain […] Read More >
Diabetes: Slowing the Epidemic
In 1995, 1.5 million Canadians were diagnosed with diabetes. Today, it’s up to 2 million and by 2010 it will rise to an alarming 3 million. While there are two major types of diabetes, 90% of diabetics have Type 2 or Adult Onset Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing yet preventable […] Read More >