Want to incorporate mushrooms into your meals? Their health benefits as a superfood are undeniable. Registered Dietitian, Amy Yiu breaks down which mushrooms to pick, their nutritional values, how to cook each type of mushroom and shares the delicious Braised Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms and Mountain Yam Recipe.
READ MOREYou may keep a stocked pantry but don’t forget about the freezer! Keep reading for tips from Dietitian, Shauna Kime, for 10 foods you should consider freezing when it comes to buying things on sale and keeping them fresh or stocking up on your favourites when in season to enjoy all year round.
READ MOREFeeling the pinch of rising food costs and produce costs at the grocery store? Wondering what the cheapest vegetables you can buy might be that pack good nutrition? This article will focus on some strategies that can help you eat high-nutritional vegetables on a budget and save on your grocery bill.
READ MOREThis vegan orange and chocolate chip cookie recipe is a tasty and healthful recipe relatively low in fat, sugar and contains omega 3 which is important for a vegan diet. This recipe by Registered Dietitian, Olivier Yergeau, is completely plant-based with a great balance of flavours! Give it a try and follow along the step-by-step recipe here.
READ MOREWith cranberries, mustard, maple syrup and a variety of greens, this salad is as hearty and diverse as Canada itself. Play a guessing game with your guests to challenge their knowledge of the provincial origins of some of the ingredients. Do you know where in Canada cranberries are grown? See the step-by-step recipe here!
READ MOREIt seems that every day there are more and more plant-based products out there. Only a few decades ago it was a challenge to be vegetarian, now it is trendy and there are many options available. But are all of these food items healthy? Do they provide enough protein? Can they completely replace meat products? Keep reading to discover how much protein is needed in a plant-based diet and 6 plant-based foods rich in protein.
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