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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- August 20, 2012
New research…more CHOCOLATE? less EGGS?
Sorting through the headlines. Should I eat more chocolate and less eggs? With the many studies out there it’s hard to know what to eat. I recently spoke with Doug Dirks with CBC’s The Homestretch about cocoa, egg yolks, and other foods being studied by researchers. Click here to listen to the interview.READ MORE - August 10, 2012
Our eyes are more in charge than our stomachs
Our eyes are more in charge than our stomachs 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…READ MORE - August 10, 2012
Lowering your blood pressure (it’s not just about watching sodium)
Lowering your blood pressure (it’s not just about watching sodium) 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…READ MORE - August 10, 2012
How To Beat High Cholesterol With Your Diet
How To Beat High Cholesterol With Your Diet February 2017: the written content below has been updated to reflect new research relevant to this article. When Dave received the results from his annual medical checkup, he was surprised to learn that his blood cholesterol levels were high. His doctor wanted him to lose a few…READ MORE - July 12, 2012
Tips for Creating and Marketing Healthy Snacking Choices
Tips for Creating and Marketing Healthy Snacking Choices Are you a member of the food industry or a restaurant? This article is for you! If you have looked at trending data that suggests health and weight control are low-priority reasons people choose to eat snacks, you might decide not to offer healthy snack choices. In…READ MORE - June 23, 2012
Watch portion distortion
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 - June 23, 2012
Supper meals for busy families on the go and before sport
Supper meals for busy families on the go and before sport The Cameron family wanted to eat healthy food, but they needed it fast. As parents with kids in soccer and other sports will attest, trying to get everyone fuelled properly, with foods the whole family will like, isn’t an easy task. After several rushed…READ MORE - May 15, 2012
Overwhelmed? How to decide what to eat
Overwhelmed? How to decide what to eat 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…READ MORE - May 15, 2012
Nutrition for time crunched families
Nutrition for time crunched families 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…READ MORE - May 13, 2012
Bean & Cheese Casserole
Bean & Cheese Casserole Hearty vegetarian dinner casserole to serve with a grain for balance and extra fibre. Try a whole grain roll or brown rice. Makes 6 servings. What you need: 1 Cup red kidney beans – rinsed 1 Cup navy or black beans – rinsed 2 Cups chickpeas – rinsed 1 Cup canned corn (rinsed and drained)…READ MORE Next page
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– Adele Fox, Psychologist
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– L.H, Nutrition Counselling Client
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