Liz consistently receives the highest ranking on evaluation forms and is re-booked by clients time and again. When audience members are asked "is there anything Liz could have done to make her presentation better for you?”, by far the most common response is: "Nothing! It was perfect (or great) as is!"
"I’ve been attending conferences for 17 years and Liz’s seminar is the best I have ever been to. Liz is polished, passionate, dynamic, practical, entertaining, very compelling, very relevant and an outstanding, all-star speaker. She was worth the cost of the conference alone! Please ask her to come again!"
Family Physicians, Primary Care Today Conference
“Amazing!! Life-changing! Liz Pearson is awesome!!! Powerful, articulate and dynamic speaker. Influential, passionate and inspiring. Clear, concise and to the point. She has your attention – there is never a dull moment. Love her infusion of humour!! Bring her back anytime! Wow!”
Odette Cancer Centre
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! You were definitely the highlight of our nutritional evening. You are a most dynamic, well-informed and entertaining speaker! You were just perfect for our parents and local community. We received so many lovely compliments and comments about you! One young lady commented that she learned more from you in 75 minutes about health and nutrition than she learned in all of her nursing program. We all learned so much from you! You are GREAT at what you do!!! Thank you so much!"
Egremont Community Parent Council
"Liz is the most dynamic speaker I have ever heard. The time flew – I could have listened forever. What I liked best about her presentation was her energy and conviction. She inspires confidence because she has such a command of her topic. She is a true professional."
Diva Foundation Speaker Series
"FANTASTIC! Great energy! Great info! Motivating, captivating and inspiring. Compact synopsis of all the major food issues that come up. Lovely sense of humour and anecdotes to keep the information relevant, interesting and entertaining.
Hamilton Nutrition Committee
"The presentation was far above my expectations! Very valuable information. The laughs were moral-boosting. She made sense of the large amounts of nutrition information that is often misleading."
Sunnybrook Cancer Centre
"If you have a chance to see Liz - DO IT!! She doesn't just repeat stats and facts - she really knows her stuff. If she came back tomorrow I would attend her seminar again in a heartbeat."
Simcoe Board of Education
"I just want you to know that a Manager walked into our interview session today with a glorious platter of fresh fruits instead of the typical Tim Horton Donut Dozen. What a wonderful treat! Apparently, the dietitian that spoke at the All Managers Conference this week left quite the impression. Thank you for focusing on such on important issue."
LCBO Conference Attendee
“Liz is passionate, enthusiastic, engaging and extremely articulate. She told us what we needed to know and supported it with studies and solid research. I loved her candor, honesty and personal examples. She kept my attention the whole time and answered all my questions before I asked them. The session was informative, upbeat, fun and fast-paced without ever being preachy.”
Environics
"Everyone should see Liz's presentation. The information is amazing and the presentation is astonishing. It's motivational, easy to follow and funny. I loved the ease and friendliness of the presentation, as well as Liz's energy and passion. She truly inspired me! She had the attention of the audience at every simple moment. I would recommend Liz to anyone or any organization. I will be making life style changes.
VON Peel
"I just wanted to thank you for your outstanding presentation at our all Managers conference. The reaction to your message was extremely positive and very warmly received. It seems that many felt that management must really care about it's employee's to bring in a speaker to talk to them about their own nutritional and healthy eating habits. Some even mentioned that they were impressed that the LCBO had bought all managers a copy of your book - again showing a corporate concern for their well being. You were so effective in weaving together the material and information in an interesting, informative and humourous way. We all enjoyed it very much and hopefully at least some in the audience will start on the road to a healthier lifestyle - including chocolate! Thanks again-and keep on dancing!!"
Murray Kane, Senior Vice-President, LCBO
"Liz was incredible!!! We were very fortunate to have her adjust her plans and attend our conference as our keynote speaker. She was energetic, knowledgeable and passionate about her topic. On top of this, her personality made her wonderful to work with. Liz spoke for over an hour and while her talk was packed with all sorts of information, the audience remained engaged. She kept a good pace and many were taking notes to capture the many tidbits of relevant health recommendations. I would truly recommend Liz as a speaker."
Toni Laurie, Timewise Events Management Inc.
"I loved her! Practical approach. Latest research. She's dynamic, high-energy, attention-grabbing, fun, uses humour and is very informed. I can't imagine a better presentation!"
Canadian Institute for Health Information
"An energetic, passionate presentation that’s helpful, practical and packed with useful information that applies to everyone. Excellent, up-to-date scientific references and awesome content. Liz was made to present."
Sunnybrook Hospital Speaker Series
“Absolutely amazing speaker! She was personable, energetic, funny, practical, entertaining and engaging. Time flew by!”
Sunnybrook Hearing Centre
"Superb! Priceless! Fabulous! Captivating! Excellent presenter! Thank you for a wonderful evening!"
Halton Registered Dietitian Network
“Liz offered so much “did not know” valuable information in a small period of time. She’s engaging, fun, knowledgeable, full of energy, attention-grabbing and extremely motivating. Her seminar is a “must-see”. I wish my husband, parents and sister were here!
Nestle Nutrition Group
“Your presentation was powerful and the learning was appreciated. Keep dancing Liz – you are so motivating and make a positive difference!!! BRAVO!! We so enjoyed our time with you today!!!”
The Granite Club
"I liked everything about Liz's presentation, especially her humour and enthusiasm. Her talk was as entertaining as it was informative. It's so refreshing to hear someone emphasize the pleasure of eating, instead of making us feel guilty about food. I give her 11 out of 10!"
Translation Group
“Liz sure kept everyone’s interest! She’s passionate, informative and entertaining. Her information is relevant and presented with humour.”
Janssen-Ortho
“Liz’s seminar was excellent! It was the most practical and helpful seminar of the day. It was an eye-opener that was easy to swallow.”
William Osler Health Centre Clinic Day
"Liz Pearson was amazing. Her presentation was clear, precise, direct, practical, dynamic and a pleasure to listen to. I was in awe of her knowledge of food and her presentation."
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation
“Liz Pearson’s talk was amazing! She’s a dynamic speaker with lots of energy! The research was thorough and up-to-date. Great practical tips and recommendations. One of the best, if not the best speakers I have ever seen.”
Registered Dietitians, Dietitians of Canada Annual Conference
“Liz is a motivating, fantastic speaker. Everyone was “all ears” and never missed a sentence! The information was tremendously valuable."
Annual Administrative Forum, Office of the Chief Internal Auditor
"Liz Pearson was brilliant. She gave the best practical information and used language and examples that really hit home."
University of Guelph Functional Foods Symposium
"Definitely have Liz speak at your next meeting and read her book. She's fun, current, informative and knowledgeable. She speaks with clarity, provides rationale for her recommendations and has a realistic approach to healthy eating. She's clearly an expert in her field and very inspiring! She is 'a must-see'!"
Office of the Employer Adviser
"What did I like best about Liz's presentation? Everything! What could have made the presentation better? Nothing - it was fabulous. Liz is a dynamic speaker and so knowledgeable. She's well spoken and precise. Don't miss her!! Very beneficial!!!
Ontario Real Estate Association
“Very, very informative, educational & never a dull moment.”
Nida Erpelo, Sheraton Centre
"Great seminar! Liz gets 10 out of 10. She's very interesting and dynamically persuasive."
Andre Purlin, Hoffman La-Roche
"Liz is passionate and knowledgeable about what she does. Her seminars should be mandatory for all.”
Chris Bennett, Warner-Lambert
"Fantastic speaker. Best we've ever had. I'd like to hear her again."
Faye Maligeorgos, IBM
"Can't imagine a better seminar ! Excellent speaker - personable & knowledgeable."
Helen Goudge, Mayfair Raquet & Fitness Club
"Very informative seminar. It was simple, precise and with humour. Liz is an excellent speaker! She's dynamic, energetic and keeps everyone's interest."
Katherine Ross, Meeting Professionals International
"Very informative. Excellent visuals. Fun filled. Spoken in layman's terms."
Barb Meisner, Girl Guides of Canada
"Dynamic speaker. Dynamic content. I absolutely loved the flow, energy and visual presentation of the information. I'd love to hear Liz in a full day presentation."
Guelph HeartSmart Women's Event
"Great content - topics all 100% relevant to everyday eating. Liz is very personable and very well informed."
Ryhaan Zaman, S.A.P. Canada
"I'm impressed - nutrition & health - actually fun and put together in a great format." Scott Bagiolole, Canadian Hotel Marketing & Sales Executives Association
"Great! Liz Pearson is one of the most engaging speakers I've ever seen."
Kyle McCulloch, Sports Clubs of Canada | | Research Highlight
The United States Department of Agriculture conducted the largest, most comprehensive analysis to-date of the antioxidant content of 100 commonly consumed foods. Not surprisingly, the top of the list was dominated by fruits and vegetables. The most antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables are as follows (starting with the highest): wild blueberries, cultivated blueberries, cranberries, artichoke hearts, blackberries, prunes, raspberries, strawberries, Red Delicious apple, Granny Smith apple, cherries, black plum, russet potato, plum and Gala apple.
Quote of the Day
“The cancer-protective antioxidant power of herbs and spices is at least as great as that of fruits & vegetables.”
American Institute of Cancer Research
Question of the Day
“When is the best time to take a multivitamin?” To get the most out of your multi, take it with meals to maximize absorption and minimize stomach upset. If you take it at the same time each day, you’ll be more likely to remember to take it consistently.
Good Advice
Eat almonds with the skin on. The brown skin on almonds is an important source of flavonoids - plant compounds with potent antioxidant activity. In research from Tufts University, they found that the flavonoids in almond skins work in synergy with the vitamin E in almonds to protect artery walls from damage and reduce the risk of heart disease.
True or False?
The amount of cholesterol in the food you eat is the major factor causing the cholesterol in your blood to rise. False: For most people, it is the saturated and trans fats that are most harmful to blood cholesterol levels.
Research Highlight
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that people who regularly included beans in their diets (about four times per week) weighed almost seven pounds less, on average, and were 22% less likely to be obese than people who didn’t eat beans. The bean eaters’ diets were also more nutrient-rich, providing more protein, fiber, potassium, niacin, folate, iron, zinc, copper and magnesium, as well as less fat and added sugar.
Label Reading Tip
To determine how many teaspoons of sugar a product contains, divide the grams of “sugars” listed on the food label by four. For example, if a granola bar contains 12 grams of sugars, that translates to 3 teaspoons of sugar per bar.
Research Highlight
In the Harvard Nurses Health Study involving almost 70,000 women, every 2 hours of TV watched daily was associated with a 23% increase in obesity and a 14% increase in the risk of type 2 diabetes. Moral of the story: turn off the tube!
Label Reading Tip
Always check the “serving size” on the nutrition label. Do you normally eat or drink more than the serving size listed? For example, a 16 oz (500 mL) bottle of pop may list the serving size as 8 oz (250 mL), which is half the bottle, but if you always drink the whole bottle, you need to multiply all of the nutrition information by two.
Good Advice
Buy 100% fruit juice rather than fruit drinks, fruit punch or sports drinks. Remember to limit fruit juice to no more than 1 cup daily (we should consume most of our fruits and vegetables whole).
Quote of The Day
“Parents and health officials need to recognize soft drinks for what they are – liquid candy – and do everything they can to return those beverages to their former role as an occasional treat.”
Michael Jacobson, Executive Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Research Highlight
Fat in our diet helps us absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, D and K) as well as valuable plant compounds such as the carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables, like beta-carotene and lycopene. In a study from Iowa State University, people who ate a salad with fat-free dressing did not absorb any carotenoids, whereas a reduced-fat or full-fat dressing resulted in a substantially greater absorption of these important compounds.
Question of the Day
I don’t like fish. Can I get my omega-3 fats from foods like canola oil, flaxseed and walnuts instead? No. Both plant and marine source omega-3 fats protect our health, however, marine source omega-3 fats provide significantly greater protection as they are incorporated directly into cell membranes throughout the body, including tissues in the heart, brain and eyes. Both types of omega-3 fats should be included in the diet.
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