Healthier energy: cold brew iced coffees and matcha tea smoothies We all love a good cup of morning brew or an afternoon pick-me-up with our favorite caffeinated beverage, but how much is too much and are some choices better than others? Find out the answers to these questions and how to enjoy caffeine without feeling…
READ MOREBeet and Berry Smoothie Recipe Recipe comes from Karine Levy, RD This boldly coloured smoothie is a great breakfast or post-workout drink. Makes 2 servings, about 1.5 cups each What you need: • 4 small beets • ½ cup (125 ml) of pomegranate juice, 100% pure • 2 bananas • 400 g of Greek yogurt…
READ MORESavoy Cabbage Leaf Wraps Recipe Sharing this recipe from fellow RD, Patricia Chuey – check out her website at www.patriciachuey.com This recipe is an easy way to add vegetables and colour to your plate, and some fresh taste and texture. Makes 4 servings What you need: 8 large savoy cabbage leaves 1 cup hummus* 1…
READ MOREGreek Salad Cucumber Cups Recipe A quick and easy option to use as an appetizer, or a snack idea. Makes about 10 servings of 2 pieces each. Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped 1-2 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 3 or 4 black olives, pitted…
READ MORENavigating Nutritional Challenges in Menopause This segment is sponsored by my client The California Dried Plum Board In our practice, navigating weight gain, food cravings and emotional eating are a few of the most talked about struggles for menopausal women. While there may be a shift in body composition at menopause due…
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…
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