Heart Healthy Snacking
February is heart month. Heart disease affects approximately one in 12 Canadian adults and is the second leading cause of death in Canada (1). The good news is almost 80 per cent of premature heart disease and stroke can be …
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Heart Health Month with Not Just Oats!
February is Heart Health Month with Not Just Oats! It’s a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health and promote ways to reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease. Nine in 10 Canadians have at least one risk …
Holiday Baking with Not Just Oats Part Two
I’m always searching for new savoury recipes to serve at Boxing Day brunch and for the neighbourhood New Year’s Eve Party. I’m thrilled to have partnered with Rogers Foods for their Holiday Baking with Not Just Oats campaign, adding new …
Holiday Baking with Not Just Oats
Have you ever thought about your holiday traditions? Some you’re born into, others arrive through marriage and a few you’ve probably developed on your own. Many of our gift giving, baking and cooking traditions are passed down from generation to …
Back to School with Not Just Oats!
As we make the transition from summer vacation back to school, families are on the hunt for ways to make the change as smooth as possible. One important aspect to becoming school-ready is eating a healthy breakfast. I’m thrilled to …
Seeds as an Everyday Food
Since I wrote my book The Need for Seeds, seeds are gaining more and more attention for their amazing nutritional properties. People often ask me how to get started with seeds. From decreasing inflammation to promoting heart health, seeds, with …
Overnight Apricot Chia Pudding
In my book The Need for Seeds, I’ve picked 21 of my delicious seed recipes for you to enjoy. On my Grow with Nutrition blog I’ve featured On-the-Go Hemp Seed Smoothie, White Bean Chia Seed Salad and Roasted Bell Peppers …
Jane’s Top Three Foods for Skin and Hair Health
Nutrition, aging, seasonal changes, sun exposure, hormone levels, stress and smoking all affect our skin and hair health. As a busy entrepreneur, I know traveling can play havoc on my skin and hair. The role of nutrients in the skin …
Easy Recipes to Add More Plant-based Foods to Your Diet
One fact that nutrition and food scientists have known for decades is that a diet of minimally processed foods, including a variety of plants, is a healthy diet option and promotes a healthy planet. Personally, I enjoy lean meat, fish …
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