Nutrition
Chinese New Year Medley
By The Popcorn Board Celebrate Chinese New Year on January 25th; also know as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, with a bowl of savoury popcorn. High in fiber, popcorn is a whole grain that is 100 percent unprocessed with no additional additives, hidden ingredients, or GMOs. Ingredients: 6 cups popped popcorn 2…
Read MoreForks Up for Canadian Ag Day!
By Carol Harrison, RD February 11th is Canada’s Agricultural Day, the one time we all get to raise a fork and thank farmers – the less than 2% of the population – who feed the rest of us. Five Facts about Canadian Agriculture No two farms in Canada are alike. They vary in size and…
Read MoreCranberry Brie Bites
GoodLife Kitchen by GoodLife Fitness Yields 20 servingsPrep: 15 minsCook: 25 mins Ingredients: 1 wheel brie cheese 1/2 cup cranberry sauce 1 tube Pillsbury crescent dough 1 package fresh sage Quick Tip: Let the bites cool before trying to remove them from the muffin tin. Equipment Needed: Measuring cups and spoons, silicone muffin tin, knife,…
Read MoreReality Check on Saturated Fat Consumption
By Carol Harrison, RD The message to limit saturated fat in our diets may be well ingrained, but it’s time to update our dietary advice: the fact is that the most recent national survey of what Canadians are eating aligns exactly with current recommendations to get 10% of calories from saturated fat. Unintended consequences of…
Read MoreMexican-Style Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
ByFresh n’ Lean Lots of healthy ingredients like quinoa, black beans, and veggies packed into portobello mushroom cups. This dish can be successfully served as a main or appetizer. Tastes great topped with mashed avocado and a side of crispy corn nachos. They’re fun looking, colourful, and always a huge crowd pleaser. Rich in flavour…
Read MoreReality Check on Red Meat Consumption
By Carol Harrison, RD A recent review of the health impacts of red meat published in the Annals of Internal Medicine calls into question the need to cut back further on red meat intakes, but maybe what is also really needed is a look at just how much red meat Canadians actually do eat and…
Read MoreYummy Pumpkin Muffins
By Teri Gentes I’ve long held a love affair with home-made muffins, yet not had them very often over the last decade or so as flour has taken a back burner in my diet. Still, I do love the comfort of enjoying a good muffin on occasion and with all the wonderful flour options readily…
Read MoreWhy Dieting is Ineffective and What to Do Instead
By Nick Rizzo We are all guilty of it. You put on a little extra weight and you decide “it’s time to go on a diet.” Instead of working to actually improve your eating habits, you instead decide to make some radical changes based on a singular proposed idea of what it means to “eat…
Read More3 Portable Protein Snacks
By Carol Harrison, RD Help your clients to eat better in the long run by making small changes over time, like swapping sugary snacks for protein-filled snacks that help to curb hunger, and build and repair muscle. Here are three dietitian-approved options that are also perfect for on-the-go eating. TIP: Remind clients that a way…
Read MoreLemon Coconut Energy Balls Recipe
By Shelby Stover Gluten Free and Vegan – Makes 8 balls Having healthy snacks on hands is crucial for busy days! These lemon coconut energy balls are loaded with nutrients, easy to pop in your mouth and will help keep you fuelled as you run out the door. I’m a firm believer in helping my clients…
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