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Wild Salmon

July 30th, 2013

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

New Pasta Hits the Shelves

July 23rd, 2013

Pasta is often mistaken as one of those foods that we need to cut back on due to recent diet …

Strawberries

July 16th, 2013

Shaped like a heart and good for your heart.  These bright red berries are bursting with nutrients.  Strawberries contain the …

Asparagus

July 9th, 2013

Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to pop out of the ground.  Asparagus is part of the lily family …

Safe Introduction of Solids for Young Children (6 to 24 months)

July 2nd, 2013

A joint statement for the nutrition recommendations for infants, ages 6-24 months is being developed by Health Canada, Canadian Paediatric …

Stroke Awareness Month

June 25th, 2013

What is a Stroke? When the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off, the oxygen filled …

Cycling Nutrition

June 18th, 2013

The good weather is here and cyclists have hit the road.  If you are one of them be sure you …

Watermelon

June 11th, 2013

Watermelon is grown in California, Georgia, Florida and Texas with some local growers as well.  It is part of the …

The Mediterranean Diet

May 28th, 2013

May is Mediterranean diet Month.  Scientific evidence shows that eating a Mediterranean diet can improve your health and reduce your …

Sugar Beverage Intake and Obesity

May 21st, 2013

The warm weather is coming and people are getting thirsty.  What type of beverage are they choosing?  Often a sugar …