2017 is nearly over… pretty soon we’ll be reading about the top wellness trends in 2018! Earlier this year I reported on the top food trends for 2017 – social consciousness, personalization and simplification. The wellness trends are fueled by millennials; researchers say for millennials, wellness is a daily, active pursuit, and one they are…
READ MOREBeyond Candy, Halloween Food Ideas The colours orange and black are everywhere at Halloween. Why not create some themed dishes around these colours, in ways that go beyond candy or cookies? Make taco filling with diced sweet potato and black beans. Dice a sweet potato, and boil it until soft. Then mix with a drained…
READ MORENutrition Challenge! Just add pulses (aka chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans) This segment is sponsored by Pulse Canada http://pulses.org With summer holidays coming to a close and kids getting ready to head back to school, now is the ideal time to refocus our efforts on healthy meal planning routines. Making nutritious choices doesn’t have…
READ MORETips for fresher, longer lasting produce With the season of Farmer’s Markets, and local produce here, it’s helpful to make sure you are enjoying that produce at it’s very best. To be sure your veggies and fruit are enjoyed at their maximum freshness be sure you are storing your produce effectively: Tomatoes – store…
READ MOREThe life changing magic of tidying up for your health It is not enough to simply learn what to eat and why to eat in a certain way, the path to nutrition success must also be examined from a how perspective. If you are trying to overcome a health challenge, lose weight or get…
READ MORENutrients in your garden and produce section There are so many benefits to eating vegetables. Not only do the various colours help make our plate beautiful, there are fabulous health benefits. Check out this list below for some of the good things your favourite vegetables can do for you, and maybe even consider trying a…
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