Answers To Frequently Asked Questions

How can I order your book?

My book 'Meals that Heal Inflammation' has been purchased by Random House was released December 27, 2011. Click here for more information.

http://www.juliedaniluk.com/books/meals-that-heal-inflammation-by-julie-daniluk.html

Where can I find the Healthy Gourmet recipes?

The Healthy Gourmet recipes are now featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network website. Click here to go directly to that page.

http://ownca.oprah.com/Shows/Healthy-Gourmet/Recipes.aspx

The Right Fit also airs on OWN and the details can be found here: http://ownca.oprah.com/Shows/The-Right-Fit.aspx

You can check out my personal recipes on this website. I regularly post blogs that include my latest culinary creations. Consider signing up for my email list (the red box on the home page). You will receive a special bonus report, "50 Ways to Leave Your Cravings" for joining.

I also write for Chatelaine.com which post my articles on their website every other Monday. Each topic includes fun and nutritious recipes, which will help include 'super foods' into your diet.

Here is a direct link to my Chatelaine articles:

http://www.chatelaine.com/en/search?q=julie%20daniluk&at=Article

Can I make an appointment with you?

Due to my schedule as a T.V. host, lecturer and writer, I do not have a private practice at this time. I do have a list of practitioners I would recommend in the Toronto, Ontario region. Their names and contact information are listed in the answers below.

Here are some fellow nutritionists who I highly recommend:

Cherilee Garfano - http://www.envisionwellness.ca/

Sarah Dobec - http://sarahdobec.ca/

Sarah Grossman and Tamara Green - http://livingkitchenwellness.com/

Joy McCarthy - http://www.joyoushealth.ca/

Margaret Reffell - http://www.gettinfresh.com/

Melissa Ramos - http://www.sexyfoodtherapy.com/

Can you answer specific questions about my medical condition?

I am a Registered Health Nutritionist. Though I have a great deal of information about many different medical conditions, I am not a Medical or Naturopathic Doctor. It would be irresponsible of me to answer questions pertaining to your specific medical condition without a thorough medical history. Even then I can only answer questions about food, nutrition and supplements. For any serious medical condition, I recommend seeking the advise of a Naturopathic Doctor. It is important to include an ND as a part of your medical team if you plan to incorporate holistic supports such as herbs and supplements, as they are specifically trained in contraindications.

I have cancer. Can you help me?

I receive many heart-felt letters from people looking for answers regarding cancer. It is an understatement to say you have been through a traumatic ordeal if you have being diagnosed with this frightening condition. An on going critical illness of this type can take its toll on the patient as well as the family.  From a nutritionist's point of view there are many things that can be done to prevent and treat cancer.

Four recommendations I make for cancer:

1. Eliminate all sugar and refined flours. It encourages cancer cells to grow. Click here to see the New York Times article, "Is Sugar Toxic?" http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/magazine/mag-17Sugar-t.html?_r=2&ref=sugar
2. 10 servings of fresh vegetables per day. Click here to see a great article in Canadian Live Magazine by Richard Beliveau and Denis Gingras, 'Foods that fight cancer: How you can help prevent and fight cancer with healthy food choices.'
   http://www.canadianliving.com/health/prevention/foods_that_fight_cancer.php
3. Talk to your Naturopathic Doctor about a product called Celt Immuno-care. Click here for more information. http://www.pno.ca/preferred-nutrition-products/item/preferred-nutrition/immuno-care.html It is 15 times stronger than Moducare, a popular plant sterol product. Plant sterols modulate the immune system so while blood cells can find and attack cancer cells.

or AOR Saccharomyces boulardii http://www.aor.ca/html/products.php?id=108

A Naturopathic Doctor that specializes in cancer in the Toronto, Ontario region:

Dr. Richard Dodd N.D
Mississauga, ON
905-206-0732
naturalp@rogers.com

How can I lose weight?

Before starting on a new health regime it is important to have a health practitioner do a complete medical history in order to determine the root cause of your condition. There are many medical reasons why you may be gaining weight.

Beyond the physical, I believe that full healing can only take place when the mental and emotional aspects of the condition are addressed. Working with a therapist who understands emotional eating disorders is as important as the food you eat or the supplements you take. Emotional healing is the hardest thing to face because it isn't tangible or quantifiable. However, modern research has proven that stress does play a role in all medical conditions. Finding methods or activities that reduce stress (there by reducing the stress hormones that harm your body on a cellular level) is crucial to healing.

The next step I would take it to start a food diary. Start writing down everything you eat and what you were doing at the time. This helps you become aware of the types of foods you are eating and why.

As for dieting start with the basics: Wherever you can start to remove refined products from your diet. Sugar, artificial sweeteners, refined flours, food additives, colouring and preservatives, heavily processed and fried foods are not good for anyone so removing them would be a good start. Start including more fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, beans, legumes and whole grains. Check out rest of my website for more information on healthy food choices.

In regards to supplements one of the best products that I can recommend for weight loss is PGX. This is a type of fiber you can sprinkle on food or mix with juice. Click here for more information on PGX. http://www.pgx.com/ca/en/articles/a4/about-pgx

During the winter of 2011, I was a part of the "Mommy Makeover Series" on the Marilyn Denis Show (CTV). Check out this link to see how I helped 3 moms loose weight. http://www.juliedaniluk.com/featured-articles/the-marilyn-denis-mommy-makeover.html

I am an emotional eater. Can you help me?

It is wonderful you are reaching out for help with this very debilitating condition. There are so many people who eat in an unhealthy manner when they are stress, angry or depressed. Admitting it's a problem is a huge step forward! It is very important to find a therapist who understands emotional eating and can support your through this condition.

In the Toronto Ontario area I would recommend Kate Kent as a therapist for emotional eating disorders:

Kate Kent Dipl. Ac., C.H. (NCCAOM)
348 Danforth Avenue  Suite 209
Toronto Ontario M4K 1N7
(416) 466-5849
ktkent3@gmail.com

http://www.katekent.com/

What is the difference between a food allergy and intolerance and how do I know if I have one?

An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system that creates a rapid response to a substance that the body has come in contact with through ingestion, inhalation or topical exposure. Reactions occur within a short period of time and can include, but are not limited to, itchiness, hives, sneezing, runny nose, throat restriction, difficulty breathing, stomach pains and headaches.

Some of these symptoms can also indicate intolerance but it usually takes a bit longer to manifest (up to 72 hours.) If you repeatedly consume foods that your body cannot break down, it can create antibodies to wage a war against the offending substance. The result is inflammation that leads to a host of symptoms.

It is possible to be allergic and intolerant to the same substance.

One of the best ways to determine your allergies is through an elimination diet. This technique removes all common allergens for a period of time and then introduces them one by one back into the diet. Complete instructions on how to go about this can be found in my new book Meals that Heal Inflammation.

Intolerance blood testing can be done through Gemoscan http://www.hemocode.com/ or Doctors Data www.doctorsdata.com

Testing your blood will determine which foods you have built antibodies to. This is the same technology that they use to determine if a transplant recipient would accept or reject a donated organ.

It can give you a very clear starting point to formulate your own personalized diet. Once you have removed your intolerances and allergies, you body has a chance to heal.

Food Allergy & Intolerance Testing an be performed by the following practitioner in the Toronto area:

Dr. Kate Wharton N.D
246 Albaby Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
647-435-5131

http://naturalbalance.vpweb.ca/default.html

She uses Doctor's Data, Inc., (DDI) a fully licensed and certified independent clinical laboratory with over 30 years' experience, provides high quality specialty testing to healthcare practitioners worldwide. DDI's tests are utilized in the assessment , detection, prevention, and treatment of heavy metal burden, nutritional deficiencies, gastrointestinal function, hepatic detoxification, metabolic abnormalities, and diseases of environmental origin.

Web site: www.doctorsdata.com Email: inquiries@doctorsdata.com

How can I balance my hormones?

So many women suffer from hormonal imbalance in North America but not every culture in the world is dealing with this phenomenon. If you feel you are struggling to balance your hormones it is important to see a Naturopathic Doctor for hormonal screening.

I would recommend the following practitioner in the Toronto area:

Dr. Kate Wharton N.D
246 Albaby Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
647-435-5131

http://naturalbalance.vpweb.ca/default.html

I would recommend reading The Hormone Diet by Dr. Natasha Turner: http://www.thehormonediet.com/

Basic nutritional support I would recommend for hormone balance:

Removing foods such as sugar, white flour, white rice, white potatoes, dairy, fried foods, processed foods, fatty meats, refined oils and potentially all gluten products is a very important step in balancing your hormones, reducing inflammation and regenerating your cells. Supplements work best when they are working with the food you are eating instead of battling against them.

Talk to your Naturopathic Doctor about including these super foods (that support healthy hormone function) into your diet:

Talk to your Naturopathic Doctor about the benefits of liver cleansing and adrenal support.

How can I reduce inflammation?

Inflammation can be reduced by enjoying whole foods, rich in the nutrients you need to heal. Check out this interview to learn more: http://www.juliedaniluk.com/health-tips/the-anti-inflammatory-diet-explained.html

For in depth information on reducing inflammation with food enjoy my book, Meals That Heal Inflammation: http://www.amazon.ca/Meals-that-Heal-Inflammation-Embrace/dp/0307359980/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1310672124&sr=1-1

Where can I get the unusual ingredients you feature on your show?

Most of the unusual ingredients that I feature on the Healthy Gourmet can be purchased at a health food store. I purchase many of mine at The Big Carrot in Toronto, Ontario. For more information about The Big Carrot, click here. http://www.thebigcarrot.ca/

I also occasionally feature ingredients from an Asian grocery store so if you can't find a product at a health food store, head to your local China Town.

Can I be on your show?

Click here to find out about how to audition for the Healthy Gourmet. http://www.smsconcepts.ca/cast-group-healthy-gourmet.htm

Which nutritional school would you recommend?

I get really excited when people tell me they are considering a career as a Holistic Nutritionist! We can always use more enthusiastic and knowledgeable people in the field.

I am a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition http://www.csnn.ca/ (CSNN) and I have also studied at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition http://www.instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN. I highly recommend both of these programs.

What career advice can you give me if I want to get into the field of nutrition?

You may want to consider applying for a job at a health food store. All of my education has contributed to my career as a nutritionist but my greatest learning arena was my time at The Big Carrot. As the in-store nutritionist I had access to thousands of clients over the years and got to learn first hand if a food, protocol and product/supplement really worked.

The field of nutrition changes rapidly so I believe it requires constant study. I continue to take classes in a variety of subjects. My latest one was a university course in nutritional chemistry. This is the same course a dietician would take. I also work with three assistants and one of them is a scientific researcher who helps me keep up to date with the latest studies.

How did you land your own T.V show and how can I do the same?

I have a Theatre Arts Diploma from George Brown College. I have taken an on-air broadcasting course from Ryerson University and continue to take Improv classes. If you would like to work in television, I would recommend taking some acting and improvisation classes and then finding a reputable agent.

How can I sell my articles to health publications?

It usually takes a few years of building a reputation as an expert before health publications will start paying you for your work. (I spent years writing for free.) Start writing and offering your material to any publication that will take it. Create a blog on-line and keep posting! Once you are established, magazines will start to offer to pay you for your efforts. It usually isn't enough to live on but every published piece adds to your portfolio.

Are you currently hiring staff?

I would like to thank everyone who inquires about employment opportunities but I am not hiring staff at this time. I am happy to take on Co-op Students who are looking for experience and when a position becomes available, you will be considered before the work is open to other applicants.