July 2009

HEALTHY EATING HEALTHY YOU

• Anytime for Quinoa!
  The power food that’s had many people talking for years is still a popular nutrient rich choice to make any time of the day. One ½ cup serving of cooked quinoa packs approximately 3 grams of protein, which is a primary reason why many have substituted it in for rice or pasta. The protein content […]
• Holiday Yummies!
  The Holiday season is filled with social gatherings, family, and a little more food than usual! Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away in conversation, paying little attention to what we may be eating. We also tend to make certain desserts and recipes that bring back many memories of this time of year. Making sure […]
• It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year….
  We’ve all seen the holiday survival lists: getting through the holiday party, eating fewer sweets, fitting in a little extra activity, or trying to get a jump start on your new year resolutions. So, as we head into the season, eating a few more meals out and about, going to holiday parties, tempting sweets and […]
• Taking the ‘Simple’ out of the ‘Complex’
  Carbohydrates are our primary source of fuel. When we eat something that has carbohydrates, it digests through our bodies and is transformed into a simpler form, sugar, which our bodies can use for energy, to keep our brain focused and alert, or stored for future use. Confusion often lies in which types of carbohydrates to […]
• What’s in the Shaker?
  The Salt craze has hit and the question that always seems to come up is “how much do I need”. The Institute of Medicine has established a level of sodium that Canadians need on a daily basis, which equates to 1500 mg, and an upper level of 2300 mg. 1500 mg indicates the dose needed […]
• Ah Routine!!
  Most of us thrive on routine:  Waking up in the morning, preparing our first meal of the day, maybe a trip to the gym, and then starting our work day.  We finish our work day, complete all of our evening activities, and then the next day is in front of us just like that.  As […]
• What’s in Your Garden?
  Where does the produce you eat come from? Have you ever really stopped to look, feel and smell the ‘fresh’ corn at your grocery store?  In order to sell so many varieties of fresh vegetables and fruit year round, grocery stores must purchase most of this produce from far away.  By the time we finally […]
• Spring, Sun and a Produce Basket Makeover!
  Spring may have arrived almost 2 months ago, but it looks like we’re finally settling into our season of fresh local vegetables and fruits that will hopefully fill your lunches, dinners and spring/summer parties.  It’s a time of year when local farmers see more friendly faces and share what they grow with all of us.  […]
• Rev up and Go!
  It still holds true: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! According to an article presented in the Journal of Public Health Nutrition as well as information presented from the Institute of Population Health from the University of Ottawa, most people who do not start their day with a healthy breakfast have poorer […]
• Be “Package” Smart!
  When was the last time you were in a grocery store?  Did you spend some time in the aisles?  Are you as amazed as I am by the millions of products that are filling the shelves and freezer sections of the grocery stores?  I must admit, there have been some efforts made as of late […]