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Celiac Disease & the Gluten-Free Diet

January 26th, 2010

Shelley Case, BSc, RD Consulting Dietitian, Speaker and Author of Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide Case Nutrition Consulting Inc. …

TYPE II DIABETES

January 19th, 2010

TYPE II DIABETES Getting the diagnosisYour body gets energy by making glucose from foods like bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, milk …

New Years Resolutions

January 5th, 2010

Goal Setting – Your New Years Resolutions! 1. The first step is to give yourself the time to reflect on …

Proper Storage Techniques

December 30th, 2009

After returning from purchasing your fruit and vegetables promptly refrigerate those that need refrigerating.  If you do pre-wash some fruit …

Walnuts

December 23rd, 2009

Health Benefits Did you know that eating a handful of walnuts each day may help reduce your risk of heart …

Chrismas Buffet

December 9th, 2009

TIPS FOR EATING AT A BUFFET The 12 Days of Christmas at the Pan Pacific Hotel 1. Scan the table …

Washing your fruits and vegetables

December 2nd, 2009

Best Practices for washing your fruits and vegetables at home begin with you. Wash your hands before and after handling …

Rutabagas

November 25th, 2009

Rutabagas are a root vegetable with a white or yellow flesh with a creamy white or pinkish red skin.  They …

Klondike Rose Potato

November 11th, 2009

Grown right here in BC, the Klondike Rose potato has a golden flesh with a buttery taste and a smooth …

Hard-Shell Squash-BC’s Got Them All

October 28th, 2009

BC Fresh squash are in season and it’s time to start cooking.  Did you know we grow Buttercup, Butternut, Acorn, …