Sweet and Savoury Food Ideas for Canada Day Beyond buying red and white cupcakes or cookies, consider some more tasty food ideas this Canada Day that are delicious and nutritious. There are lots of ripe red fruits around you can take inspiration from – strawberries, raspberries, watermelon & cherries are all ripe to enjoy! …
READ MOREWhat Foods to Pack for a Healthy Road Trip If you’re headed out on a long car trip this summer, everyone will want to have their favorite foods to munch on in the car. If you’re trying to keep the snacks on the healthy side read on for some great dietitian recommended road trip snack ideas! You may find it…
READ MOREHealthy 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 MOREPostpartum 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 MORECreative 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 MOREShake 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…
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