Facilitator in the: Adult Program

Professional Home Economist, Food and nutrition educator, consultant and director of Oasis Institute for Healthy Living Inc., Prescott, Ont. offering group and individual counselling with the goal of normalizing eating patterns without the regiment of dieting. Nutrition and Healthy Cooking classes are offered in a variety of venues - for professional cooks or those just wanting more variety and know-how - check schedule at www.oifhl.com

Astrid Stradler's Background:
Frequent seminar presenter for numerous health organizations;
sitting on the Accreditation Board for the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management;
holds Inter-Provincial Red Seal for Cooks - member International Association of Culinary Professionals;
Co-author of Canadian Coast Guard Cookbook - Healthy Lifestyle Recipes;
Co-author of The Healthy Palate – Nutrition & Healthy Cooking for Cooks, published by Ottawa-Carleton Health Dept., basis of the Eat Smart Provincial Healthy Choice Restaurant Program;
TV host of “Let’s Cook Healthy”, produced by Cogeco TV/ Heart & Stroke Foundation’s, 1999 – 10 part series

I feel HUGS has made me more at ease with my body as it is right now. HUGS has also got me to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has put me in tune to my hunger. My bingeing has almost stopped completely, and I feel more in control of myself.
Anne Sylvester, Cornwall, Ontario

I feel much more in control. I have a greater understanding of how most foods affect our well-being.
Judy Raymond, Cornwall, Ontario

Margaret Hugan, Ottawa says: "I have thoroughly enjoyed this program. I always found when I tried to diet, I ate twice as much. Now, I find I'm looking for better quality, not quantity. I would recommend it to anyone."

Sara Breen, Ottawa says,"I have increased awareness of my eating habits - now I'm eating a better-balanced meal. I'm working on increasing self-esteem. The program made me realize that healthy food can be good. I really enjoyed the food samples and now I'm not so afraid to try new things."