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Top Healthy Eating Blogs from our Dietitian Team
- June 19, 2021
Easy Handmade Hoisin Sauce
Out of stir fry sauce? Quicky whisk together your own with this recipe. This fast recipe is great tossed over stir-fried chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu and mixed veggies for a fast weekday supper meal. Serve your stir-fry with rice, noodles or in a soft tortilla wrap or lettuce wrap for a complete meal. Use…READ MORE - June 14, 2021
Picnic Bento Box Ideas
Healthy eating for your summer adventures Looking for a fun way to enjoy healthy eating this spring or summer? We have some great bento boxes ideas you can eat on a road trip, at a backyard gathering with a few friends or family, or enjoy on a picnic or hike. What is a bento box? Bento boxes originated in Japan in the 12th century as a…READ MORE - June 12, 2021
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables
You’ll love how the zesty honey mustard marinade flavours this simple dish Put the chicken and vegtables in the marinade a day ahead and you’ll have a quick, simple and delicious supper to put on the grill after a day of fun in the sun. Feel free to substitute your own favourite veggies, maybe fresh picked from the garden, in these yummy kabobs. …READ MORE - June 9, 2021
Exercise and Eating Disorders
Examining your relationship with exercise The relationship with exercise and eating disorders can be just as complicated as it is with food. Exercise is something that we are taught from an early age is very good for us. We know that exercise, when used appropriately, can be great for our mental health. Exercise can help us…READ MORE - June 7, 2021
Assembly Meals to Satisfy All Eating Styles
Make Meat Eaters, Vegetarians Happier with these Meal Planning Tips Struggling to figure out menu plans that serve both vegetarians and meat eaters? Trying to navigate picky eating or a member of the family with a food intolerance? Learning how to incorporate different eating styles into one family meal, to save you time, money and grief at the table is no easy task. We…READ MORE - June 2, 2021
Nutrition for Breastfeeding Mothers
Postpartum nutrition 101 + One simple trick to hydrate and nourish well when breastfeeding Most people are surprised to find out that breastfeeding your newborn takes more energy than growing a baby in utero. The fact is that nursing requires more calories than pregnancy, even in the third trimester when the baby grows most. …READ MORE - May 31, 2021
20 Ways to eat more vegetables
Creative ways to include veggies in your diet Written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Sciences program and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team When it comes to healthy eating one of the most common struggles people come to a dietitian for help with is ways to eat more…READ MORE - May 29, 2021
Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe
Shake up Taco Tuesday with this cool and zesty pasta salad Backyard grilling season is officially upon us (if you don’t grill all through the winter!) and this delicious taco grilled chicken served on top of cool and creamy Mexican pasta salad with avocado is a great way to kick off the season for backyard eating. Serves…READ MORE - May 26, 2021
Types of Rice Explained: Nutrition, Benefits, and How to Use Them
Rice is a global staple enjoyed in countless cuisines. This guide explores the differences between common rice types, their health benefits, and how to use them in everyday cooking.READ MORE Next page
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