November is Diabetes Month Listen here: Chances are you know someone with diabetes. The Canadian Diabetes Association estimates there are currently 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. This number is also expected to rise over the next decade. Diabetes is a disease in which the body either can’t make the hormone insulin…
READ MOREFood is an important part of any event. When you gather a group of people together in a confined or restricted venue for a professional meeting, convention or conference, event organizers need to create a culture of health and wellness that meets the expectations of corporate clients and meeting attendees. Many people are trying to…
READ MOREAfter school snacks for kids that don’t spoil dinner For many kids after school is the hungriest time of the day. Often times kids get home ravenous and ready to eat down the house. Many parents and caregivers struggle to figure out the best options to feed ravenous hangry kids but not have it spoil…
READ MOREUnderstanding the facts February 2017: the written content below has been updated to reflect new research relevant to this article. Although people ask many questions about health and diet, certain topics come up time and again in nutrition counselling. The top five involve carbohydrates, wheat, processed meat, sugar and types of fat. Learning the answers…
READ MOREQuick and Easy Slow Cooker Whole Chicken This simple recipe can be prepared in 5 minutes, and is great for weekday meals. It’s easy to put this together in the morning, and have a whole chicken ready to eat by suppertime. Easy to shred up the leftovers to add to other recipes too. For…
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