I would like to thank the following people for their contribution:
My mother, Wyn Haldeman, who painstakingly read each sentence aloud as only a mother could, painstaking for me, that is.
My three children, Elon, Kimbal and Tosca who made sure the book was not too scientific - they cut out the boring; my creative sister, Lynne Haldeman, who gave me some fun ideas; my brother, Scott Haldeman, who has always encouraged me to write a book. All my family above who have helped me to start and succeed at any venture I have attempted. A big THANK YOU!
My associate and right hand-woman, Pam Bouchard RD, who provided good ideas, checked for nutritional accuracy and did all the nutrient analyses. Vanessa Miles, a nutrition student from McMaster University, who read the manuscript many times and helped organize the textual flow; Janet Greenglass-Kosky, a dietetic intern from Toronto Hospital who came to learn from me and found that it included critiquing parts of my book.
Evelyn Hurwitz, whose passion for the English language equals my passion for helping others feel fantastic.
Many friends, clients and dietitians who gave me quotes and filled the pages with their experiences.
Michael Richardson, President of Macmillan Canada, whose enthusiasm for the project was both contagious and inspiring.
My editor, Nicole de Montbrun, who put so much thought and passion into the book.
Macmillan Canada who, after hearing one of my presentations, asked me to write a book. “How do you know I can write?” I asked. They replied, “Just put into words what you say and do.” And that’s what I did.
