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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…
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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 MOREMay 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…
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Best Vegetable Dip Ever
Make this cool and creamy dip at home to enjoy for a healthy snack As the snow melts and the grass turns green, I find myself craving fresh crunchy vegetables more than usual. And to make this healthy snack more appealing to everyone in the family, I make the best vegetable dip ever to serve with the veggies…
READ MOREApril 3, 2021
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Get your daily veggies when you eat this delicious soup Creamy cauliflower soup is both light and refreshing, yet satisfying. It’s quick to prepare for lunch or dinner and makes a balanced meal when you serve it a gooey grilled cheese sandwich. Switch things up by roasting the cauliflower in the oven first, or adding…
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