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Healthy Eating on a Budget

April 15th, 2014

There are several things you can do to help keep your family grocery bill on budget. 1. Buy seasonal produce. …

Nutrition Month 2014 – Simply Cook and Enjoy!

April 4th, 2014

March is Nutrition Month and this year dietitians want Canadians to get back into the kitchen and “Simply Cook and …

Winter Vegetables You Could Live On

March 18th, 2014

Feel as though you are stuck in a rut with your choice of winter vegetables?  Maybe it’s time to switch …

MINDLESS EATING AND PORTION SIZE

February 25th, 2014

Why are North Americans still gaining weight?  Of course we can blame lack of exercise, inactive lifestyles, stress, advertising, genetic …

February is Heart Health Month

February 18th, 2014

Over the last 60 years the death rate from heart attack and stroke has declined by more than 75% and …

Foods that can make you ill

February 4th, 2014

Lima Beans: Just a handful of raw lima beans can make you violently ill.  Raw lima beans contain limarin, a …

Part 4 of the 30 day Nutrition Challenge

January 21st, 2014

Be nice to yourself.  Negative self-talk only makes you feel bad. Take today to recognize all your great characteristics. Set …

Part 3 of the 30 day nutrition challenge

January 14th, 2014

Eat Mindfully.  Take the time to eat.  Chew.  Taste. Enjoy.  Try not to do anything else while you eat today.  …

Part 2 of the 30 day Nutrition Challenge

January 7th, 2014

Limit alcohol.  If you don’t drink this is an easy one.  If you do, it’s time to set some goals.  …

Part 1 of The 30 day Nutrition Challenge

December 31st, 2013

The New Year is here and it’s time to set our New Year’s Resolutions.  To help you get started I …