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Tag Archives: berries
Five Heart Healthy Foods
Welcome to my third post for heart month. February is a declared Heart Health month by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the American Heart Association and other health institutions. The purpose is to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, the silent killer, which takes the lives of one in three Canadians. In 2012, over 85,000 Canadians volunteered their time to this cause in hopes of helping to improve the health of their fellow Canadians. Today, 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke. One of the leading lifestyle risk factors for heart disease we can control includes our food choices. We can make wise decisions about both the quality and quantity of food we consume daily. In … Continue reading
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
Strawberries – the wonderful, heart shaped fruit
Nothing smells more like summer than fresh strawberries. This sweet, sweet berry is not only rich in vitamin C and fibre; it has the celebrity status of the produce world! Strawberry Facts Did you know strawberries are a member of the rose family? Strawberry first had the name strewberry, its name was changed to strawberry after farmers used to bring them to market on beds of straw. Strawberries are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside skin and each strawberry has up to 200 seeds. These ruby red, heart shaped fruits have long been associated with love and romance. In Belgium, there is a museum dedicated to strawberries The Strawberry Museum is located in a park. It presents its … 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 or within a country. What is your definition of local? Some people are very emotional about the topic and some people tend to be a bit more pragmatic. I enjoy local when it is in season. However, keeping in mind the short growing season for some produce in Canada, I do like the option of the availability of California and Florida berries in January to April at the supermarkets. On the other hand, we should be able to source and purchase Canadian grown … Continue reading