Spending $1200 every year on lunch…sounds crazy doesn't it? After you do the math it is possible. If you are spending $5 on lunch every day, that equates to $25 per week, $100 per month, and yes- $1,200 per year! Start the New Year off right by brown baggin’ it. Maybe you have a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, or to save some money. Packing a lunch for work can save you cash and calories. Committing to make a nutritious lunch at least 3 times per week is a great way to start. Here are a few tips to follow when packing a lunch: Prep: Plan your lunch ahead by cooking extra portions for dinners, such as casseroles, stews … Continue reading
Let The Holiday Food Prep Begin Make food safety your most important ingredient this holiday season! You’ve heard it before, and you will hear it again- wash your hands before touching any foods. This is to keep germs from spreading to food. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Remember to keep your hands clean throughout the preparation process, especially between handling raw and cooked foods. Storage: When storing ingredients in your fridge, keep raw foods separate from cooked and ready-to-eat foods. Storing raw foods such as the uncooked turkey on the bottom shelf of your fridge is an easy way to ensure turkey juices do not drip onto other ready-to-eat foods. Holiday Buffets: … Continue reading
Each March, Dietitians of Canada (DC) Organize Nutrition Month. The theme for this year is Celebrating Food… from the Field to the Plate! Dietitians are your trusted, qualified experts in food and nutrition. Dietitians can provide tips and techniques to help you with your food choices and preparation techniques. Dietitians can provide solutions on how to cook healthy meals in a timely manner. Dietitians make recommendations based on accurate, reliable information with current research and evidence. Helpful Tips from this year’s campaign Time Management Plan a week’s menu and recipes at once Take time on the weekend or on your day off to prepare and grocery shop Post the menu on your fridge Planned Leftovers Cook extra chicken breast Cut … Continue reading