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PRE-RUN MEALS

April 8th, 2009

What you eat just before your run is not necessarily going to be your fuel for your run, depending on …

Eating Healthy on a Budget

April 4th, 2009

The Vancouver Sun Eating healthy on a budget Family meal planning begins with keeping track of what you eat and …

The PATH to Healthy Digestion

April 3rd, 2009

By Sinead Feeney RD Why is digestion so important for your overall health and nutrition? Digestion is the process of …

Healthy Eating in Preparation For and Recovery After Surgery

April 1st, 2009

Eating well leading up to your surgery and as soon as possible after surgery can help ensure a speedy recovery …

Cooking for One

March 25th, 2009

Whether you are a University student living alone or a older adult on your own again, cooking for one can …

Chia seed (Salvia hispanica L) Salba

March 17th, 2009

Most of us only know about chia from Chia Pets, the animal figurines planted with moistened chia seeds. Chia seeds …

Wheatgrass

March 10th, 2009

The consumption of wheatgrass began in the 1930’s, due to the experiments of Charles Schnabel. He used freshly cut grass …

DHA – Are Your Kids Getting Enough?

February 26th, 2009

When it comes to the nutritional health of Canadian children, omega-3 DHA is becoming one of the most important nutrients …

Hot Breakfast Cereals

February 24th, 2009

When looking for a good hot cereal on the shelves at the grocery store you don’t have to go far. …

Heart Health and Your Risk

February 17th, 2009

February is Heart Health month so what better time to assess your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Major …