By Richard Tardif In 2003 the Canadian government was set to hand out $1 billion in funding to businesses and homeowners in the first steps toward a workable Kyoto Protocol aimed at slowing global warming. Funding was also expected for commercial building refits, tens of millions of dollars for ethanol-subsidies, and a whopping $150 million […]
Smoke still lingers…and lingers over 1997 environment Protocol Read More »
By Richard Tardif Another UN climate report is warning that we are on the brink of catastrophe, and in the US, President Trump is reenergizing the old idea of ethanol as a fuel source that will save the planet. It will run our vehicles and make agriculture great again. It’s hypocritical coming from a man
Climate Grief, ethanol, and Donald Read More »
by Richard Tardif A study published in the Journal of Atherosclerosis Research in 2012 found that regular egg consumption could put your health at grave risk, the same risk as puffing in five cigarettes a day. If you are thinking, “He’s finally lost it, this Fitter Blog trainer,” and if you want to skip my column
One egg equals five cigarettes Read More »
By Richard Tardif In June of 2017, I was evaluated by a professional speaker at a gala event where I spoke for six minutes. In his eloquent, to the point manner, he described me as a goofy speaker, dropping Gs and digging up Trees, dawdling my voice in murmurs and mutters, and perhaps some deliberation
Drop the G and count to Tree Read More »
By Richard Tardif Do you remember Special K? In its heyday, Kellogg’s Special K cereal was marketed as the healthy, weight-management smart choice for breakfast, lunch and snacking. Women, hoping to fit into that red dress, and never having to pinch an inch were targeted. That was in the 1970s to 1990s. Since 2015, women are
Empowerment through processed foods Read More »
What all these fake meat, vegan junk food producers have in common is that most make their products from peas and beets, and a powerful push to shift global diets by discouraging animal products, which, if you’ve been following nutrition trends, may also curb climate change.
Fake meat! Cow Flatulence! Read More »
By Richard Tardif Sugar intake from liquid refreshment beverages (LRBs) is declining, reveals a Statistics Canada health report, but Canadians are consuming more of the sweet stuff from food. On average, children aged one to eight were consuming 101 grams (24 teaspoons) in 2015 compared to 2004. In 2015, children aged nine to 18, were consuming
Health report asks, “Where’s the sugar?” Read More »
By Richard Tardif This is not about the TV series from “Fit to Fat to Fit”. This is about 45-year-old Jenny Paret, single mother of three living in Montreal. Paret is a busy Administrative assistant full of energy, and someone with an amazing ability to remember details. But for three years, fatigue was her constant companion.
From fit to fat to fit – the stigma of obesity Read More »
By Richard Tardif Lachine Borough Mayor, Maja Vodanovic, invites you to attend the blood drive that will be held on Thursday, March 7th, from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at LakesideAcademy, located on 5050, rue Sherbrooke in Lachine. The objective of this event is to welcome 100 donors. The demand is always high. according to Héma-Québec
Lachine Mayor wants your blood Read More »
By Richard Tardif The medical journal, the Lancet, announced to the world in December of 2018 that a major threat to humankind, and thus the planet, is being overweight and obese. It went on to say that the wrongdoer is not in fact humans obsessed with fast food meals, sweet drinks, Big Gulps and developing
It’s not your fault, or is it? Read More »
