“Success is waking up every morning, loving what you do and not
thinking you ve ever worked a day in your life.”
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rose reisman
Health and Wellness Expert, Author, Caterer, Restaurateur, Speaker
The “Art of Living Well” is not a formula, but a philosophy
Opt for a Citrus Salmon Superbowl at the Pickle Barrel or discover a recipe
for healthy chocolate cake. Thank nutritional guru Rose Reisman.
She believes that “eating well isn’t about deprivation,” and is constantly
searching for dishes both flavourful and healthy. Her Choose It And Lose
It concept compares counter intuitive menu items from restaurant franchises and is a resource for real people on the go. “Life is such that we’re all
going to end up in a fast food restaurant at some point during the week.”
Reisman often finds salads that are twice the fat and calories than burgers
and shares her collations on CityTV’s Breakfast Television, CityLine and in
her daily Metro News column.
Palatable pages
With a roster of 19 books this fall, Reisman didn’t always write about
health-conscious eats. In the 90s, the avid jogger was filling pages with
decadent recipes, but her “cholesterol was off the Richter scale.” This
Rachel Roy Dress
Thomas Sabo Bracelet
inspired her to publish Rose Reisman’s Enlightened Home Cooking in
1996. It sold 75,000 copies in Canada with proceeds donated the Breast
Cancer Foundation.
Fueling the cause
Rose Reisman Catering sponsored the 2013 Weekend To End Women’s
Cancers, providing a total of 7,000 lunches in partnership with Pickle Barrel. Yet, the Art of Living Well truly shines at Glow Fresh Grill. The unique
restaurant in Toronto’s Shops at Don Mills features a menu with Reisman’s
light, seasonal picks.
Fall feasts
Reisman considers sweet potatoes “candy food” and tops her turkey
breast with a cranberry apricot salsa. This season, she is boasting about a
newfound favourite: Brussels sprouts. “I roast them in the oven with bell
peppers and Parmesan cheese. They’re outstanding!”
Watch Rose Reisman “Choose It and Lose It” weekday mornings on
Breakfast Television.