Red Meat, Cheese and Butter – The Saturated Fat Debate
For over 30 years health organizations such as the American Heart Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and the World Health Organization have recommended limiting your intake of saturated fat from high fat milk products and fatty meats.
Jean’s Tomato Sauce
Today’s recipe comes from fellow dietitian, Jean LaMantia. She is a cancer survivor and the author of “The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide & Cookbook (published by Robert Rose). This book is great resource for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Food Habits Powerfully Predict Health
The research is strong, clear and consistent. Your habits matter a lot, especially when it comes to food. They’re one of the most powerful predictors of eating behaviour. Healthy habits result in better food choices, which means feeling better, looking
Spiced Brown Rice with Apple & Dried Cranberries
If you want a delicious way to dress up whole grain brown rice, here it is! This recipe features antioxidant-rich all-stars, including a Granny Smith apple (with the skin on, of course!) and dried red cranberries. The spices give this
Avoid These Foods If You Care About Your Health
The food and restaurant industry is incredibly smart, powerful and unrelenting. They spend millions of dollars in the development of foods that are the perfect mix of salt, sugar and fat – foods that are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, but often not
Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
It's been a long, cold winter here in Canada and in many parts of the world this year, and it’s not over yet! Don’t despair. I can’t bring you tropical weather, but I can warm you up with this definitely
Binge Drinking Harms Health
Alcohol has been called the “Jekyll and Hyde” of preventive medicine. If you drink a little, it can be good for you. If you drink a lot, it can be bad for you. In moderation it may reduce your risk
Chickpea Salad With Oranges & Fresh Mint
Here’s another totally nutritious and delicious bean salad. Take this salad to work or enjoy it at home. Your body will say thank you every time! Beans are nutritional superstars. Regular bean eaters (those who eat beans four times a
The Power of Just One Apple
How about an enjoyable, easy and inexpensive habit that offers incredible health protection? Eat one whole apple every single day. This one simple habit can slash your risk of heart disease and stroke, lower your risk of cancer (including breast
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Apples & Red Grapes
Try this recipe. It’s loaded with superstar ingredients and tastes fantastic. It’s great anytime, but I highly recommend it as a take-to-work lunch. Make it on the weekend and enjoy it all week long. My eldest daughter Chelsea helped me
Is Your Relationship With Food Healthy?
How healthy is your relationship with food? This is an important question. For most people the healthier your relationship with yourself, the healthier your relationship with food. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people struggle to have a healthy food relationship. This
Blueberries For Awesome Brain Health
Your brain is the most complex organ in your body, containing more than 100 billion specialized cells that command everything you do, think, sense and say. Protecting these cells from damage is critical. That’s where berries come in. They’re antioxidant
Liz’s Whole Grain, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing
I've posted this recipe once before, but with Canadian Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it was time to share it again. It’s made with healthier ingredients than your typical stuffing recipes, including 100% whole wheat bread, apples and
Make Better Choices When Dining Out
If you are going to dine out, you have to be mindful and make wise choices. Otherwise your waistline and your health will pay the price big time. Here’s my advice to help you on your way: Healthier Options Include: Many places
Mediterranean Herbed Brown Rice & Lentil Salad
This amazing, colourful and delicious salad comes from Amy Snider-Whitson who runs “The Test Kitchen”, a company that specializes in recipe development and a whole lot more. This salad is fantastic!!! It can be served alone or with grilled chicken