1. As a dietitian why do you love smoothies? Many Canadians fall short in their fruit and veggie consumption and smoothies are a great way to get more of the key vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytonutrients into your diet that prevent chronic disease and increase health. Smoothies are a great solution for breakfast on the…
READ MOREWhat to do when you are stuck at stop. Earlier this year I attended a conference by Dr. Michael Vallis, registered psychologist and leader of the Behaviour Change Institute, who opened his session with the bold statement, “Healthy behaviour is abnormal behaviour.”
READ MOREThis is a fabulous homemade cracker recipe adapted from Whitewater Cooks by Shelley Adams that is similar to popular gourmet Raincoast Crisps by Lesley Stowe. Enjoy on their own or with your favorite cheese or with cream cheese and jalapeño jelly. Makes 60 to 75 crackers
READ MOREA great make-ahead “Meatless Monday” family meal that adults and kids alike will enjoy! Serve with a tossed green salad or raw veggies and dip.
READ MOREEach year I find it interesting to review the most popular trendy diets according to Google searches. Here are the top 3 searched diet plans of 2014 in Canada and my thoughts about each of them: 5 Bite Diet The principle of this extreme diet plan from Dr. Alwin Lewis is based on the principle…
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