6 Foods That Feed The Gut Microbiome
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hile the study of the gut microbiome is still in its infancy, we do know that it plays an important role in our health. Find out 6 foods you can eat to boost the health of our gut!
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Are Calorie Listings on Menus Helpful?
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Are calorie listings on menus a good idea? Do they do more harm than good? Well, it depends on who you talk to. Check out this post on the pros and cons of having calories listed on menus.
Read MoreA Diet Is Not A Lifestyle
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A diet is not a lifestyle. Being defined by your eating is giving your diet too much importance.
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017: November Edition
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This month we are learning to include the foods which keep our blood pressure in check. Hypertension is all too prevalent but there are some dietary and lifestyle factors that are in your control.
Read MoreLeftovers Re-Imagined: 10 Ways to Transform Leftover Meals
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Leftovers get a bad rap. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. It really doesn’t. While some leftovers get better with age, others can be transformed into new and dare I say, better, creations. That’s what I’m here to talk about today - reinventing or re-imagining our leftovers.
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Journey To Healthy Eating 2017 - July Edition
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As the summer heat is upon us, I thought I’d focus on the often forgotten nutrient - water. This month is going to be all about hydration!
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017 - May Edition
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Feed your gut? Aren’t we feeding our gut by just eating? Well, yes and no.
All that we eat does pass through our digestive system but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about choosing foods that promote the growth of healthy bacteria in our large intestine, or colon.
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017 - March Edition
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March's objective in the Journey to Healthy Eating Challenge is to cut down on salt. Are you up for the challenge?
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017 - February Edition
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February’s objective in the Journey to Healthy Eating Challenge is to take up vegetarian eating once a week, specifically on Mondays. Are you up for the challenge?
Read MoreJourney To Healthy Eating 2017 - January Edition
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Follow along with the Journey to Healthy Eating Challenge. Change your mindset when it comes to healthy eating, one bite at a time. Commit to making small, healthy eating changes all year long. More specifically, focus on one healthy food goal each month.
Read MoreThis Dietitian's Top 5 Foods
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Dietitians are often asked what we eat. The truth is that most of us Registered Dietitians eat a pretty balanced and varied diet. We usually don’t follow diet fads or label our way of eating too specifically, other than calling it “healthy and balanced”. A healthy way of eating can mean many things….so, that doesn’t really answer the question “what do you eat?”, does it?
To give you a quick glimpse into my diet, here are my top 5 favourite foods I tend to keep on hand.
Read MoreWhat is Dietary Moderation?
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What does "everything in moderation" actually mean? Can we actually define what dietary moderation is?
Read MoreNutrition 101: Protein
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Protein. People seem to talk a lot about protein, don’t they? You are probably familiar enough with protein, in a general sense, but do you really know what protein is? Where is it found, why do we need it, and how much do we really need? Read on and find out...
Read MoreUn'Sandwiched
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Tired of sandwiches? Try these un'sandwiches to spice up your lunch routine.
Read MoreFood Bank Donations: Can We Do Better?
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Food banks rely on donations from the community to feed the hungry. Unfortunately, they often receive nutritionally inadequate foods. Find out which foods are best to donate.
Read MoreSmokey Sausage, Lentil and Chard Soup
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As the cooler weather approaches you may want to try this souper satisfying Smokey Sausage, Lentil, and Chard Soup.
Read MoreOrange, Ginger, and Turmeric Smoothie
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If you've ever wondered what sunshine tastes like, look no further. This smoothie should be called sunshine in a glass. The combination of orange, ginger and turmeric will wake up you up and delight your senses. As both ginger and turmeric come from the same family, their taste profiles complement each other very well. Give it a try, you won't be dissappointed.
This Orange, Ginger and Turmeric Smoothie is packed with vitamins B and C, potassium, and folate. The ginger and turmeric provide antioxidants, and anti inflammatory phytonutrients. Curcumin, the active component of turmeric has long believed to have medicinal properties including inhibition of cancer cells as well as protecting against Alzheimer's disease.
Ingredients:
- 2 oranges, quartered and peeled
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 large or 2 small bananas
- 1 tsp turmeric, ground
- 1.5 cups plain yogurt
Turmeric's active ingredient curcumin is thought to provide antioxidant and anti inflammatory benefits.
Method:
- Place orange quarters in blender with 1/4 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Add grated ginger, bananas, turmeric and yogurt.
- Blend until smooth.
Makes 2 servings
Savoury Oven Roasted Cauliflower
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In the mood for a savoury side dish? Try this oven roasted cauliflower dish.
Read MoreSpotlight on Cauliflower
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Ever wanted to know more about this cruciferous veggie? Well, look no further.
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