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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- October 19, 2013
Green Split Pea Salad with Rice and Cranberries
This vegetarian salad may be a main course salad or side dish for barbecues. To dress this up for company, use wild rice, sundried cranberries and toast the walnuts. Recipe used with permission from Alberta Pulse Growers Recipe by Chef Jasmin Kobajica, Chateau Lacombe, Edmonton, AB For more healthy recipes and nutrition information on pulses…READ MORE - October 19, 2013
Roasted Almond Sweet Potatoes
Created by the Almond Board of California Makes 6 to 8 servingsREAD MORE - October 12, 2013
Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomato Frittata
Created by the Egg Farmers of Canada Makes 6 servings Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min.READ MORE - October 5, 2013
Reduced Fat Almond Biscotti
Created by the Almond Board of California This crisp, almond-studded Italian cookie is the classic sophisticated counterpart to your midday cappuccino. Or – try crumbling them and mixing with a favourite ice cream or gelato for an easy, swanky dessert.READ MORE - September 28, 2013
Grilled Italian Sausage & Red Peppers
Recipe adapted from author Anne Lindsay in her book Anne Lindsay’s New Light Cooking. This is a speedy weekday supper meal that is full of fibre and lots of flavour.READ MORE - September 26, 2013
Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Meals
According to a new national survey, approximately 4.3 million Canadians (12.3 per cent) have gone gluten-free, or have reduced gluten in their diets. The Canadian Attitudes to Gluten-Free Study, commissioned by Udi’s Healthy Foods, surveyed 2,530 randomly selected Canadian adults. The survey also revealed that British Columbians are most likely to have made the switch…READ MORE - September 24, 2013
Chicken Cacciatore
Serve with pasta, and a tossed salad for a complete meal.READ MORE - September 19, 2013
Healthy After School Snack Attacks for Kids on the Go
Why are some kids really grumpy, emotional or tired after school? Distraction and not enough time to eat lunch. Some kids can be too distracted at school to get in enough healthy nutrition needed for growth and brain functioning. Other kids are pokey slow eaters or picky and need more encouragement and reminding during lunch…READ MORE Next page
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