Beat the Heat: 5 Ways to Eat Healthy This Summer
Summertime is synonymous with patio drinks, barbeques, pool parties and other indulgences that arise when the good weather shows up. These temptations may make it more difficult to stay healthy […]
Meatless Monday Madness!
What are Meatless Mondays, you ask? This decade old concept suggests planning a meal without meat one day a week: Mondays! This campaign originated out of John Hopkins Bloomberg School of […]
How to Make a Balanced Smoothie
Smoothies are refreshing, convenient and nutritious meals or snacks on-the-go. One of my favourite things about smoothies are the endless possibilities. Not to mention, they’re a great way to use […]
Nutrition Spotlight: Quinoa
Have you ever tried quinoa? Do you know how to cook it? Did you know that NASA considered quinoa as a desirable food for long-term space flights back in 1993? […]
All About Avocados: How to Choose, Open, Ripen, and Use this Nutrient Packed Fruit!
This nutrient packed creamy fruit, also known as the alligator pear, is an amazing addition to your diet! Read on for tips and tricks for choosing, ripening, opening and using avocados. […]
New Year, New Nutrition
I hope you had a very happy holiday season and a memorable 2016! With the start of the New Year, many of you may be reflecting on what you accomplished […]
Healthy Holiday Eating
With fresh snow on the ground and decorations aplenty – it’s holiday season, and that means sweets and treats wherever you go! Whether you are walking through the mall, visiting […]
Cold Season Cures
It’s November and you know what that means… cold season is among us! Nothing is worse than catching a bad cold – sore throat, low energy, runny nose and the […]
Pass the Pumpkin Please!
October is finally here which means it is pumpkin season! At this time of year, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkin-flavoured treats such as pumpkin bread, muffins, cookies, pie and […]
Hydration for Health
With the extremely warm weather on the rise, it’s a helpful reminder to stay hydrated! Hydration is important not only during the summer months, but throughout the year. Water is […]