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Nutrition Month 2017

February 28th, 2017

March is Nutrition Month and this year Dietitians of Canada is working to help Canadians Take the Fight out of …

Slow Your Eating with these Simple Tips

February 7th, 2017

Are you the first one to finish dinner? Do you gulp down food and find you are left with gas …

Cold and Flu Prevention

January 31st, 2017

Despite what your mother may have told you, you won’t catch a cold from going outside without your coat on. …

The Nutrition Essentials for a Healthier You in 2017

January 26th, 2017

62% of Canadians make New Year’s Resolutions and 80% of them make them to live a healthier lifestyle. This year, …

New Year’s Resolution: Eat Mediterranean Style at Home

December 27th, 2016

There is an abundance of scientific evidence linking the Mediterranean diet to a reduced risk for several diseases; heart disease, …

Healthy Meal Ideas, Ingredient Swaps and Snack Ideas for the Holidays

December 20th, 2016

With holiday preparations, Christmas shopping and festive entertaining in full swing, it’s important to keep yourself (and your guests) well …

Granola

December 12th, 2016

5 cups rolled oats 1 1⁄4 L 1 cup raw sunflower seeds 250 ml 1 cup wheat germ 250 ml …

Christmas Party Survival Tips

December 7th, 2016

Christmas festivities are well underway and the goodies just seem to be everywhere. If you are concerned about sabotaging your …

How many fruits and vegetables can you pack into one muffin?

November 16th, 2016

I’m on snack duty for soccer this weekend so I made muffins. But not just any muffin. The boys are …

Strategies for Successfully Eating Out

November 15th, 2016

Restaurant dining has changed in so many ways over the years. For me as a child is was a special …