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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- January 17, 2013
Trendy Diets Are Inappropriately Cutting Out Wheat & Gluten
Gluten-free diets are not required for healthy weight management, and may do more harm than good Barbara started each new year with a resolution to lose weight. A friend of hers had recently gone on a wheat-free diet and had lost a few pounds so she wondered if this could be the answer. Fatigued from…READ MORE - January 11, 2013
Should I go on a low-carb, wheat free, or gluten-free diet to lose weight?
Listen to my QR77 Radio Program below. Every Monday at 4:15pm on QR77 Radio join me and Angela Kokott, host of Calgary Today, with our segment, “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. If you missed my segments I will be archiving these audio discussions on my blog here. Listen…READ MORE - January 3, 2013
Breakfast Fruit Sauce
This fruit sauce is great served on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or with yogurt/cottage cheese.READ MORE - January 3, 2013
Broccoli & Rice Casserole
This is a tasty & balanced meal all in one dish! Makes 8 servingsREAD MORE - January 3, 2013
Bruschetta
A fresh and flavorful appetizer or serve with hard cheese for a balanced lunch. Makes 6 servingsREAD MORE - January 3, 2013
Brunch Casserole
This is a much lighter breakfast than a traditional quiche. Prepare this recipe the night before for a delicious weekend brunch. Re-heat leftovers for your lunch.READ MORE - December 11, 2012
Nutrition for Healthy Eyes
Listen to my QR77 Radio Program here Every Monday at 4:15pm on QR77 Radio join me and Angela Kokott, host of Calgary Today, with our segment, “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. If you missed my segments I will be archiving these audio discussions on my blog here. Listen…READ MORE - November 30, 2012
Fruit & Nut Power Bars
This is a yummy nutritious recipe for a healthy afternoon snack. Try cutting these and freezing into bars for a quick on the go grab when travelling or stash them in your gym bag for after your workout. Makes 18-20 barsREAD MORE - November 22, 2012
Don’t Wait Till New Year’s to Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle…But How?
The holidays can be challenging for your health and nutrition but the good news is that it’s not impossible to still find a balance. As the season of office parties, candy canes and turkey overload edges closer, many Canadians are already bracing themselves for the guilt, regret and promises to join a gym that will inevitably hit by Jan. 1.READ MORE - November 8, 2012
3 Factors That May Cause You to Overeat
Listen to my QR77 Radio Program here: Every Monday at 4:15pm on QR77 Radio join me and Angela Kokott host of Calgary Today with our segment “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. If you missed my segments I will be archiving these audio discussions on my blog here. Episode…READ MORE Next page
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