NUTTY NIBBLES ON A STICK post sponsored by the Peanut Bureau Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with these Indian flavoured kebobs that have a little sweet and a kick of spice. Our take on pesto blends peanuts, coriander and coconut for a dipping sauce that is big on flavour, and better for your budget.…
READ MORETip: Freeze Herbs I love the taste of fresh herbs but often find I don’t have the right fresh ingredients in the fridge at the right time or can’t use all that I have purchased or grown at once. While frozen herbs won’t work for garnish I’ve found washing, chopping and freezing herbs such as…
READ MOREThere has never been a time when how food is grown and the type of food you eat has been more heavily debated. Here are some considerations when it comes to addressing some of the most common questions about organic food: article originally published in Calgary Herald What does “organic” actually mean? In Canada, there are…
READ MOREGood nutrition can guard against osteoporosis Bone loss is often called the silent thief, as it can occur without any symptoms. With osteoporosis, bones become thin, porous and more likely to break – especially the hip, spine and wrists. Osteoporosis Canada reports that such bone fractures are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast…
READ MOREIf you work in the health, fitness, food, grocery, agricultural or restaurant industry, nutrition trends are one of the key areas you need to keep up with. Here are three of the top trends that you need to understand to continue to create solutions for your customers in 2016 and beyond: …READ MORE
READ MOREThere has been recent media hype regarding cancer risk and processed meats (like deli meat, sausage and bacon) as well as red meat (such as beef, pork and lamb). If you enjoy red meat (as I do), be mindful of your portion sizes and mix up what you eat throughout the week. Include some plant-based proteins, …READ MORE
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