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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- August 15, 2014
Beef Thai Salad
Lean Canadian Beef makes supper salads like this recipe so substantial that they satisfy even your meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. Recipe courtesy of Canadian Beef – www.makeitbeef.ca Makes 5 servingsREAD MORE - August 13, 2014
Ginger Beef Roast with Orange and Cantaloupe Salad
This recipe is perfect for a patio party – it serves many and the beef roast cooks unattended on the barbecue while you enjoy yourself. Recipe courtesy of Canadian Beef – www.makeitbeef.ca Makes 10-12 servings Prep: 15 min. Marinate: 12 hr. Cook: 1 hr.READ MORE - August 12, 2014
Five Food Swaps for Better Nutrition
Listen to my monthly radio program with Angela Kokott, host of Calgary Today for our segment, “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. Listen to episode 65 part one “Five Food Swaps for Better Nutrition” here: Listen to episode 65 part two “Five Food Swaps for Better Nutrition” here: Some…READ MORE - August 2, 2014
Canadian Beef Kabobs
A maple-y marinade recipe gives these beef kabobs a Canadian Accent – even more so if you substitute whiskey for the orange juice. Recipe courtesy of Canadian Beef – www.makeitbeef.ca Makes 4 servings Prep: 15 min. Marinate: 20 min. Cook: 8 min.READ MORE - July 30, 2014
What to Eat for Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a common issue but the good news is, there are some key nutrition strategies that can help you manage symptoms easier. Read my interview from the Huffington Post that discusses which foods to eat for diarrhea and what to avoid: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/07/25/foods-for-diarrhea_n_5607089.htmlREAD MORE - July 28, 2014
Six Ways To Get More Veggies In Your Diet
Listen to my monthly radio program with Angela Kokott, host of Calgary Today for our segment, “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. Listen to episode 64 part one “Six Ways to Get More Veggies In Your Diet” here: Listen to episode 64 part two “Six Ways to Get…READ MORE - July 21, 2014
Nutrition for Diabetes Management
What is diabetes? Type 1 diabetes, which occurs most often in children and adolescents, occurs when the body is unable to make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that ensures your body can deal with blood sugar properly. By far the most common type of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes, in which the body does not…READ MORE - July 11, 2014
Chew on Healthy Habits
Nutrition for Good Oral Health Nutrition Role for Dental Caries Dental caries (commonly known as tooth decay or cavities), form when bacteria in the mouth ferment carbohydrates which creates acid which erodes tooth enamel. Other factors that play a role in dental caries include low fluoride, low saliva levels and poor oral hygiene such as…READ MORE - July 10, 2014
Layered Mexican Bean Dip
This is a fabulous party appetizer, fun weekend lunch or “finger food friday” vegetarian supper meal. An even simpler version of this dip that is still delicious is done by layering refried beans, avocado mixed with lime juice, salsa and grated cheese. Makes 6 servingsREAD MORE - July 3, 2014
Blended Health: Healthy Summer Fruit (and even Veggie) Smoothies!
I love smoothies not only for their refreshing taste, but also for the amazing amount of nutrition you can pack into a cup. Smoothies are great as a breakfast-to-go or a post-workout recovery option for athletes. They are also a fun and approachable way to get fruits, calcium-rich foods and even veggies into kids and…READ MORE Next page
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