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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
Sugar Shock
Did you know Dr. Phil’s wife doesn’t eat sugar…Beets and carrots have too much sugar…Jamie Oliver suggests flavoured milk is the one of the key causes of childhood obesity…Sugar is toxic… Yikes! When did the population become so confused about a naturally … Continue reading
Local Foods – What does it mean to you?
What does local food mean to you? Everyone has their own idea and/or definition of what is 'local'. For example, it could be within your own community or 100 mile radius (which could include another country) or within a province/state … 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
Vitamin D for Healthy Bones
Do you remember a few years ago when a new study about the importance of Vitamin D was published? Vitamin D supplements were flying off of the pharmacy and health food store shelves. I’m always amazed how an article in the … 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
Goji Berries
Did you know we grow goji berries in Canada? We can grow them in southern Ontario in Norfolk country, which is located near Lake Erie. What are Goji Berries? They are orange-red berries that are similar in appearance to … Continue reading
Food for Thought – Brain Food
For an afternoon last week, I had a case of Spring Fever and my brain was on loan. Was it the week of unusual warm weather for March or was it brain overload? Whatever it was, I decided to fill up … 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