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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- June 23, 2015
Spring Fling Quinoa Bowl
Post sponsored by the Peanut Bureau Quick, healthy and completely customizable, this quinoa bowl is a delicious vegetarian option. With crunchy flavours and a tangy Asian-inspired dressing, this one-bowl delight offers a tasty protein boost. Plus, leftovers are delicious the next day! More great recipes can be found at www.peanutbureau.ca.READ MORE - June 22, 2015
Our Favourite Things: Growing Micro-Greens!
By Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD Specialty: Fun maker! (and practice director, media expert and professional speaker for conference keynotes and events on health, wellness & productivity). One of my new favorite things is growing micro-greens! While I have been growing a vegetable garden for many years in my backyard, I had never planted micro-greens until…READ MORE - June 16, 2015
Chili Chocolate Peanut Butter Popsicles
Post sponsored by the Peanut Bureau Kick your snacking up a notch! Inspired by the Mexican heat, these popsicles – or palatas – bring together the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate, with a spicy kick to your palate. For the little ones, the amount of cayenne pepper can be reduced. More great recipes…READ MORE - June 1, 2015
Gluten-Free Pantry Makeovers
Kitchen clean-up for those with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivities May is Celiac Awareness Month and for the estimated 1 in 133 Canadians affected by celiac disease as well as the family and friends who support them, understanding how to set up your kitchen for success is critical.READ MORE - May 8, 2015
Getting More Veggies & Fruit: 3 Great Calgary Initiatives You Need to Know About
Many Canadians fall short on their fruit and vegetable consumption for a variety of reasons. I am on an ongoing mission to improve the access, enjoyment and regular consumption of fresh veggies and fruit. Please help me spread the word! How many people fall short on their fruit and vegetable consumption? According to the latest Canadian Community Health Survey in 2013 for all ages, 66% of males and close to 53% of females in Canada do not consume fruits and vegetables five times or more per day. While the survey doesn’t track the quantity of fruits and veggies consumed, it would be no surprise that it would be hard to consume enough produce if you are not grazing on them frequently throughout the day. ...READ MOREREAD MORE - April 28, 2015
Spectacular Speedy Shrimp
This is a really fast recipe that has very few ingredients but is loaded with flavor! Serve with rice, steamed veggies and/or a salad to complete the meal. Makes 4 servingsREAD MORE - April 14, 2015
Roasted Spicy Chickpeas
Enjoy as a healthy, savory snack on their own, or add to a salad for crunch. Makes 8 servingsREAD MORE - April 13, 2015
Healthy Wealthy & Wise: How better health equals better bottom lines
Check out our interview with Journalist Blake Wolfe in the April 2015 PAX magazine regarding workplace wellness and the benefit in investing in corporate wellness programs to improve employee productivity, reduce health benefit costs, enhance retention and recruitment. ...READ MOREREAD MORE - March 23, 2015
Zesty Eggplant Frittata
Doug and Sherry Pauls Highplain Farms, Niverville, Alberta2nd Generation Egg Farmers Doug and Sherry know frittatas are a versatile dish for any meal. In this favourite version, the egg base is topped with seasoned roasted vegetables. The Pauls family likes to use vegetables from their garden. Makes 6 servingsREAD MORE - March 6, 2015
Anatomy of a Healthy Smoothie
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 MORE Next page
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– L.H, Nutrition Counselling Client
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