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Pears

September 30th, 2014

A fruit synonymous with autumn harvest is the pear. A sweet delicious delicate fruit that is nutritious and versatile. One …

Indulgence: An important part of Eating for Energy

September 23rd, 2014

We often speak about all the healthy habits we can incorporate into our lifestyle, but allowing ourselves to indulge at …

Home Nutrition Plan for the Teacher’s Strike

September 18th, 2014

The teacher’s strike is on with no end in sight. Many families in BC have tweens and teens at home …

Sprouted Grains

September 2nd, 2014

Choosing to eat whole grains and seeds more often is a healthy choice; however, even whole grains have their limitations. …

Sugar Reduction

August 26th, 2014

Skip the Sugar for a Healthier Lifestyle According to Statistics Canada, sugar consumption in Canada is at an all-time high. …

Garlic

August 21st, 2014

Garlic is a vegetable from the allium family which also includes onions, leeks, green onions or scallions, chives and shallots. …

Corn

August 19th, 2014

Summer BBQ’s just aren’t the same without corn. Although you can get corn all year round, the local summer corn …

Avocado: The Delectable Fruit

August 5th, 2014

The avocado has been grown in North America since the 1900s. It is also known as the alligator pear, avocado …

Picnic Food Safety

July 29th, 2014

Picnics are a favorite part of summer for many.  Whether gathering on the beach, the boat or your own back …

Salmon

July 1st, 2014

Celebrate with salmon. This summer enjoy fresh local wild salmon and reap the health benefits. Health Benefits: Salmon is an …