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- September 26, 2016
Easy Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe
Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Whole Chicken This simple recipe can be prepared in 5 minutes, and is great for weekday meals. It’s easy to put this together in the morning, and have a whole chicken ready to eat by suppertime. Easy to shred up the leftovers to add to other recipes too. For…READ MORE - September 22, 2016
Breaking the habit of nighttime snacking
Discovering the different types of hunger I lie in bed wide awake with a heavy heart and an overly full belly of food. I told myself I would not snack tonight but somehow after feeling frustrated and exhausted from my day I reached for food. First it was an apple, then a handful of…READ MORE - September 12, 2016
What to eat when you get home from school or work
Healthy afternoon snacks for hangry parents and kids Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2 Many people find getting home from school or work the “hangriest” time of the day. Hunger and anger show up late afternoon in response to fatigue and lowered blood sugars. If you have found your energy and mood to…READ MORE - September 9, 2016
The No-Fail Breakfast Method
This article originally appeared on Faithfull Eating It’s 6am. You rise from your bed well rested and bright eyed ready for the day ahead. You have plenty of time to prepare your gourmet balanced breakfast as you brew your coffee and listen to your favourite tunes. As you watch the sunrise out on…READ MORE - September 7, 2016
Pumpkin Spice Waffle Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Waffles Fall is on it’s way, and these delicious waffles are a great way to start off a cool fall morning. Make extras on the weekend to re-heat for a weekday delicious kickstart! Ingredients: 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. whole wheat flour 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking powder pinch of ground…READ MORE - August 24, 2016
3 Tips for Hiring a Corporate Wellness Expert
How to hire a workplace wellness trainer or speaker Health, nutrition, stress management and productivity are highly relevant to the success of your workplace. When employee health and nutrition are not maximized, employers have higher health benefit costs and experience more employee absenteeism, safety concerns and lost productivity. Studies repeatedly show that healthier, less stressed-out…READ MORE - August 19, 2016
‘Peanuts and Pulses’ Summer Salad Recipe
NUTTY CANUCK FAVOURITES post sponsored by the Peanut Bureau High-fibre lentils and protein-packed peanuts make this salad a great choice for your taste buds and your health. Make this recipe your own by adding in other seasonal fruits and vegetables, or a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese. More great recipes can be found at www.peanutbureau.ca. …READ MORE - August 8, 2016
Avocado Tomato Feta Dip Recipe
This dip is a delicious appetizer to have with taco chips, added on to a green salad, or makes an amazing topping for bbq’ed turkey burgers. Alternatively, you could just eat it with a spoon. Quick and easy, this is great option for those hot summer afternoons. Recipe by Kristin Stringer. Makes 6 servings What you…READ MORE - July 28, 2016
Caffeine and the hot hype of ‘Bulletproof’ coffee
Answers to the most often asked questions about caffeine and coffee We love our morning cup of brew, but how much is too much? How much coffee is safe during pregnancy and kids? Why might caffeine be helpful for athletes? What is the scoop on the latest trend in bulletproof butter coffee? Read on for…READ MORE - July 25, 2016
Spicy Beer and Peanut Butter BBQ Baste Recipe
NUTTY CANUCK FAVOURITES post sponsored by the Peanut Bureau Ditch the bottled stuff, and get saucy with this sweet and spicy BBQ baste. Perfect on ribs, steak, chicken or mixed into a burger, feel free to customize the spiciness to your liking. Like any barbecue sauce, be mindful by grilling over indirect heat or…READ MORE Next page
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