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Stone Fruit

July 9th, 2012

The summer season has finally arrived! Now is the perfect time to add delicious stone fruits to your diet. Indulge …

Consumption of Food and Bakery Goods linked to Depression

July 1st, 2012

In a recent study published in the Public Health Nutrition Journal, researchers found a link between increased consumption of fast …

Raspberries

June 21st, 2012

My daughter’s all-time favorite fruit, the raspberry.  She would like to eat them all year round and actually I would …

Increasing Productivity at Work

June 21st, 2012

The success of any business, big or small, depends on the productivity and performance of its workers.  Whether you work …

Low fat Grilling Tips

June 16th, 2012

Burgers and Dogs: Opt for low fat and low sodium turkey dogs instead of smokies and sausages Choose extra lean …

Whole Grains – The Whole Truth

June 9th, 2012

Why Eat Whole Grains? Many consumers believe that the main benefit of eating whole grains is in the fibre.  Fibre …

May is Food Allergies Month

May 14th, 2012

In Canada over 1.2 million people are affected by food allergies and these numbers are increasing, particularly among children. People …

Burning Fat vs Carbohydrates

May 9th, 2012

Debunking the myths about the fat burning zone and weight loss. Myth: if you workout in your fat burning zone …

Radishes

April 14th, 2012

Radishes are a delicious low calorie vegetable, easy to grow in your own back yard.  They are a member of …

Recovery after the Sun Run

April 7th, 2012

Feeling sluggish and sore after your runs? During your run you lose fluid and deplete muscle glycogen (energy) stores.  In …