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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Blueberries – stay true blue
If you have heard my presentation about Superfoods for Health, you will recall that I love blueberries for many reasons. Nutrition aside, I’m intrigued with the small but mighty berries that are one of a few natural blue foods grown in the world. With the games in London over the next week, doesn’t this Union Jack Cake look delicious and fun to have at your Olympic theme party over the long weekend. The recipe can be found at STYLENEST. Just remember to exercise (like an Olympian, if you have the fever) to balance out this delicious indulgent. As a dietitian, I'm asked the question “go big or go wild?” Hmmm, well, when it comes to blueberries, I eat a variety of fresh and … Continue reading
Hydrating in the Summer Heat
The warm weather gives us thoughts of fun outdoor activities, late night BBQs and sipping a tall glass of fresh lemonade. Hydration is important all year round, especially in warm weather because being hydrated keeps the body from overheating. When you exercise, your muscles generate heat. To keep from burning up, your body needs to get rid of that heat. The main way the body discards heat in warm weather is through sweat. As sweat evaporates, it cools the tissues beneath. Sweating reduces the body's water level, and this loss of fluid affects normal bodily functions. Our fluid bodies The human body contains about 60% water. And the more muscular and younger you are, the more water your body contains. … Continue reading
Sodium in Processed Foods Update in Canada
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) has released a sodium action report detailing efforts to help reduce sodium intake and improve the health of Canadians. The report provides progress recommendations for future actions in support of sodium reduction. Furthermore, it encourages the federal government to move forward on a national approach. View the Reducing the Sodium Intake of Canadians: A Provincial and Territorial Report on Progress and Recommendations for Future Action document. Meanwhile, Health Canada has released Guidance for the Food Industry on Reducing Sodium in Processed Foods. This report gives direction for the food industry to continue sodium reduction efforts and help Canadians achieve the average sodium intake goal of 2,300 mg a day by 2016. … Continue reading
Love Your Lentils
Welcome to the 2012 LoveYour Lentils Tour in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! Last week, with fourteen other RDs from across Canada and the US, I participated in this interesting and exciting event. The tour was organized by Canadian Lentils/Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. Over two days, we visited Dwayne Moore's (in the photo with me) lentil farm in Rosewood, Sask, a lentil processing plant, the University of Saskatchewan Food Development Centre and competed in a Lentil Cooking Challenge. It was jam packed fun. Here are some lentil takeaways I want to share with you. Canadian Lentil Quick Facts Canada only began grown lentils in 1970, meaning it is a relatively new crop. Saskatchewan is the largest lentil growing province in Canada, accounting for 97% of the total … Continue reading