Earlier today I sent a message to 462 members of Rachelle Wood Nutrition on facebook. Thought I should share it with you too!

Happy Spring+ Weight Loss Challenges+ Healthy Recipe

Hello Facebook Group Members,

Happy Spring to you ALL. I's a beautiful sunny Sunday, a great day for outdoor activities. This morning I dusted off my mountain bike and took off on an early morning ride.

I'm a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who is committed to helping Islanders lose weight and get healthy and I have many options available this Spring.  As always, I offer a FREE 20 minute first consultation for all new weight loss clients. If you're a former client I'd LOVE to work with you again. Just call 892-SLIM or email info@rachellewood.ca to book your time.

Group Weight Loss Challenge CHARLOTTETOWN
Join me for a 6 week group weight loss challenge beginning this Wednesday March 24th from 630-8 pm. It includes: private weigh in, customized meals plans, educational handouts,  healthy recipes, tour of the Bulk Barn, exercise class and a few surprises too. The 6 week group costs $170 +gst and will be held in my office at 38 University Ave. I only have a few seats left so register today!

Community Weight Loss Challenge SOURIS
Souris clients are invited to join me for a 4 week community group weight loss challenge beginning Monday April 5th from 630-8 pm in the classroom at the hospital. This 4 week group is only available to clients who have worked with me before. To find out more info/register email info@rachellewood.ca or check your mailbox! PS- The communities BIGGEST LOSER will win a valuable prize. Can't wait to inspire and educate you all again!

ONLINE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM AVAILABLE
You can also lose weight with me online at See-Results. Create a client profile with customized meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, tracking tools...etc. With a monthly subscription, $34.99, I can coach you daily to accomplish your healthy living and weight loss goals. Facebook group members save $5.00 a month by using the code HEALTH2010. I enjoy working with online clients across the country who are dedicated to defeating obesity with coaching from a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Canadian School of Natural Nutrition ( CSNN ) classroom graduate.

Here is a speedy, flavorful vegetable recipe your family will enjoy! Ginger root is a well known digestive stimulant, weight loss aid and overall body tonic. Add it to your favorite recipes this spring. 

Ginger Carrots                                serves 2
1 TBSP unsalted organic butter
1/2 pound julienne carrots
2 tsp minced fresh ginger root
dash freshly ground pepper and sea salt
1/4 c chopped cilantro (optional but nice )
Heat butter in saucepan. Add carrots and ginger and cook for 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (or) herbs. This speedy vegetable dish tastes great with white fish or grilled chicken.

Stay healthy and well everyone and be your OWN positive change!

Rachelle Wood, Registered Holistic Nutritionist
CEO Rachelle Wood Nutrition Inc.
website/ blog     rachellewood.ca
online program  seeresults.rachellewood.ca
Changing the way the world eats!

I really enjoy social networking. As a writer, it allows me to use my creativity in an open environment with like minded people. Blogging is a statement of character influenced by creativity. I welcome your feedback and suggestions for my posts. Over the past year I've had emails from readers world wide asking me questions concerning holistic nutrition and weight loss. I've especially enjoyed your suggestions for recipes and have included them in my online weight loss program, See Results.

HAPPY SPRING 2010

Are you looking for a quick and healthy supper recipe? This recipe promises to be a hit amongst family and friends.  Packed full of  protein, fibre and nutrients, this dish delivers a healthy meal in minutes. Stir fry is a favorable method of cooking for weight loss because the nutrition stays within the dish. Traditional stir fry recipes use oil for quick cooking, while this dish uses fat free salad dressing. Try it tonight for supper. This recipe is compliments of Rachelle Wood Nutrition.

Simple California Chicken Stir Fry          serves 2

8 oz  chicken breast, cooked
4 TBSP low fat Catalina salad dressing
1 tsp grated ginger root
1 bag of California Style  frozen vegetables

Heat stir fry pan on medium heat. Add salad dressing and ginger and cook 2 minutes. Then add frozen vegetables and cook until tender stirring often. Then add chicken and cook 3 more minutes. Divide into to servings and enjoy as a no starch supper !

Do you have a healthy stir fry recipe to share with other blog readers? If so email it to us. Did you try this recipe? Don't forget to post your comments below. 

Are you up for the challenge? Thinking about your weight too much? Why not dedicate this spring to shedding those pounds for good. Let my 6 Week Group Weight Loss Challenge teach you the tools to become light and lean. I’ve already helped Prince Edward Islanders lose over 50 000 pounds and can teach you to do the same. Each week you will gain valuable nutritional knowledge which will help your family be healthier too. So what do you have to lose, other then the weight of course!

The 6 week group weight loss challenge includes: Private weigh in and measurements, customized meal plans, many healthy family favorite recipes, weekly themes, expert nutritional education, vitamin review, Bulk Barn tour, fitness class and so much more.

At the end of the program the Biggest Loser (based on body fat % lost) will win a FREE month subscription to See Results, Rachelle's online weight loss program. Group participants can expect to lose 2 pounds per week when following the Rachelle Wood Holistic Weight Loss Program. Group challengers may also join See Results for extra support and nutritionist interaction during the 6 Week Group Weight Loss Challenge.

Cost for the 6 week challenge is $170 +gst and space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Class begins on Wednesday March 25th from 630-8 pm. Location in Charlottetown TBA. Reserve your space by calling 892-SLIM or emailing info@rachellewood.ca Join TODAY.

" I attended Rachelle’s group weight loss program last year. From the start Rachelle Wood and Positive Change Nutrition has delivered. I’ve lost over 24 pounds in 10 weeks. The meal plan is easy to adapt to. After trying many other programs this is the BEST!" - Louise , Charlottetown 

" When I began Rachelle's weight loss challenge I only had 10 pounds to lose. With her help, after 6 weeks I shed 12 pounds off my already small frame.  Rachelle is passionate, encouraging and an expert in her industry. I'm so grateful and PEI is lucky to have her! " - Anne, Charlottetown

Have you tried the new Kashi cereals yet? Last week I enjoyed the Toasted Berry Crisp for FREE! Earlier this year Kashi endorsed a free cereal campaign  online and on TV ( thanks Susan Foster for sending me the link).  Participants were asked to visit Kashi's website, pick a cereal to sample, then answer a short questionnaire. According to the company, participants should receive the sample cereal box in the mail in 2-4 weeks.  

I chose to sample a brand new flaked cereal, filled out the necessary paperwork and waited for the postman to arrive. In less then 2 weeks I found my sample box in my post office box.  

As a Holistic Nutritionist I'm always encouraging my clients to read nutritional information and ingredients lists before consuming. According to the box this cereal is naturally sweetened, contains 7 whole grains, cranberries and wild blueberries. Sounds lovely! A 51 gram serving reports: 210 calories, 4 grams fat, 130 mg sodium, 8 grams fibre, 13 grams of sugar and 9 grams of protein. With numbers like that this cereal should keep you full for a while.

I approved the products nutritional information and opened the box. The cereal smelled sweet and contained a multitude of shapes and textures ( long sticks, clusters, flakes, dried fruit ). Actual serving size was just under 1 cup.

So how did it taste? DELICIOUS! I'm not someone who eats cereal often, but I would buy this one for sure. Not only did the taste satisfy my taste buds, but the high protein and fibre content satisfied my ravenous morning appetite. This cereal is high in sugar, but is sweetened naturally with cane sugar. It contains: wheat, soy and sesame products so those with allergies should be careful. 

Looks like Kashi is passing out even more healthy samples online. They also have tasty recipes. Why not give them a try?

Happy Nutrition Month

Since March is Nutrition month, I challenge you all to think consciously before you eat. Where did your food come from, how was it farmed, what’s its impact of carbon footprint, ans/or it's delivery of optimal nutrition. Choose local organic unprocessed foods more often and pre plan your daily meals to stay healthy. Eat to live, don’t live to eat.  

Introducing   seeresults.rachellewood.ca 

Rachelle Wood Nutrition and See Results are changing the way the world eats! Now you can lose weight with me online. Through a monthly subscription, I'm now offering my successful customized dietary approach                                                                                                                                                                                                                        •    weekly themed educational articlesand customized meal plans

 •   lots of simple and healthy recipes with shopping lists

•    daily online support from a Registered Holistic Nutritionist

•    lifelong support after reaching your goal weight

The Rachelle Wood Holistic Weight Loss Program has helped PEI lose over 50 000 pounds in less then 5 years. Join online today for only $29.99 a month by using the special code HEALTH2010 . I would love to work with you online and coach you to achieve your weight loss and healthy living goals. 

Group Weight Loss Program- Charlottetown

Rachelle will be teaching her next group weight loss Challenge in Charlottetown beginning on Wednesday March 24th. This 6 week Challenge is limited to the first 15 people and will include:

•    private weight in + measurements
•    meal plans, recipes, themed articles
•    tour of the Bulk Barn
•    exercise class
•    group support and nutritional education

At the last class, whoever achieves the highest percentage of weight loss wins a FREE 1 month subscription to See Results online. Cost for the Charlottetown 6 Week Group Weight Loss Challenge is $170 + gst and due the first evening. Reserve your space by calling 892-SLIM or emailing info@rachellewood.ca 

Rachelle Wood Nutrition March Office Hours 

Monday – Charlottetown 8 am-6pm
Tuesday- Summerside 10 am-6pm
Wednesday- Charlottetown 10 am-6 pm
Thursday – Charlottetown 8 am-7 pm
Friday- Charlottetown 10 am- 2 pm

Please note we have a 24 hour phone call or 48 hour email cancelation policy. If you miss an appointment with out sufficient notice you will be charged a $20 missed appointment fee. 

Follow Rachelle Wood Nutrition Online

Rachelle enjoys educating the public online and wants to network with you! Follow her online nutrition blog and follow her on:
1.    Facebook group
2.    Twitter- NutritionistPEI
3.    LinkedIn
4.    Canadian School of Natural Nutrition Alumni Holistic Nutrition Forum



Healthy Recipe to Share – Curried Cauliflower Soup    serves 4

I usually find cauliflower bland, but the curry in this recipe heats things up a notch. Cauliflower is low in carbohydrates and packed full of vitamins and minerals. Serve this soup as a substitute for mashed potatoes or as a side dish at meal times. SO simple and tasty, try it tonight. This recipe is compliments of Rachelle Wood Nutrition. 

1 TSBP olive or hemp oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup copped celery
1 TBSP minced ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 TBSP curry powder
2 cup vegetable broth
2 cup water
3 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup chopped carrots

In a large pot heat oil on medium heat. Add onion, celery, ginger, garlic and cumin seeds, stirring until softened, 2 minutes. Add curry powder. Then add broth and water and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and carrots. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. May serve as is or I prefer pouring ½ the soup in to a blender on high for 2 minutes.  

PS- I WILL BE SPEAKING @ MONCTON WELLNESS EXPO APRIL 24-25.

Stay healthy everyone and be your OWN positive change! 

Rachelle Wood, RHN, C Irid

CEO Rachelle Wood Nutrition Inc.