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Celebrate Physical Activity Month
What a great month to celebrate physical activity! May is often the kick off to summer. People make plans to open cottages, go camping and we start to think more about how to spend our time outside, starting with the … Continue reading
Edamame Encounter
Edamame (pronunciation ay-dah-MAH-may) is the preparation of immature soybeans in the pod, which is most common in Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian cuisines. This green soybean strongly resembles a snow pea. The beans are round (like a pea) and packed in pods in threes … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning, Starts in the Kitchen
It is that time of year again for spring cleaning. This is a great opportunity to put your kitchen on the ‘to do’ list including the pantry, refrigerator and freezer. The time is now… to remove the contents from each, throw out food … Continue reading
Easter Celebration
Do you have a favourite Easter Food Tradition? Whether it is to celebrate a religious festivity or the welcoming of spring, Easter has become a holiday welcomed by all and enjoyed with many fun food traditions. Here are some … Continue reading
Nutrition Month 2012
What is Nutrition Month? Nutrition Month is a special health awareness campaign from Dietitians of Canada that is held every March. The event is dedicated to bringing attention to various aspects of nutrition. This includes the importance of making informed … Continue reading
Sodium Reduction in Canadian Food Products
A study I completed for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, highlighting significant sodium reductions in Canadian food products prompted by the Health Check program, was published in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research this month. I'm pleased this … Continue reading
February is Heart Month
Every year, the Heart and Stroke Foundation dedicates the month of February as Heart Month. It is used to raise awareness across the country about the serious risks associated with heart disease and stroke. This year’s campaign is titled … Continue reading
New Year, Healthy Start
Happy New Year! A great time for a healthy start for your food, nutrition and fitness strategy. I’m excited to be launching my new website in the next few weeks! You’ll be able to subscribe directly to my blog. I’ll … Continue reading
Coffee Tasting Experience
Recently, I organized a coffee tasting with five other foodies at the Hacienda Roasting Company http://www.matteroftaste.ca/ The workshop was one hour in length and we learned about the growing and roasting process, plus three different methods to brew coffee. It … Continue reading
Food Day Canada
July 30, 2011 is Food Day in Canada, and what a better day to celebrate the fantastic food brought to us by the farm families and food processors from across this amazing country. It is a celebration of Canadian culinary … Continue reading