We live life in the fast lane. While it’s not always our choice to do so, nowadays it feels as though we’re constantly short on time. As a result, eating well can seem to be a difficult task. Figuring out what to eat, shopping, preparing the food and then lastly, cleaning it all up can […]
Peace, Love & Fibre -Over 100 Fibre-Rich Recipes for the Whole Family (Appetite) by Mairlyn Smith is a must for kitchens across the country. If you’re still on the hunt for a holiday gift, this is it! If you have finished your holiday shopping, then go buy it for yourself. For those of you who […]
It’s that time of year when you’re likely on the hunt for some wonderful gifts: I’m here to help you out. While the internet is an incredible resource for an unlimited number of recipes, having cookbooks, particularly beautiful ones, is still a must for many. Up first, is the eye-catching book Variations Simple and Delicious […]
Today’s a big day for Calgary dietitian, Cheryl Strachan, RD. Her new book, The 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook: Delicious Recipes for Easy, Low-Sodium Meals, published by Rockridge Press, is being released for sale. Cheryl is a registered dietitian specializing in cardiac nutrition. She says “I am on a mission to share my love for delicious, […]
In my last post, I wrote about the research showing why you should be eating more of these amazing Brassica vegetables. This family vegetables of vegetables is well known as powerful defenders against cancer, but they’ve now been shown to protect arteries as well. Here’s a delicious way to incorporate cauliflower from the book, Canadian […]
Next Tuesday night marks the beginning of Chanukah, the 8-day festival of lights, which is celebrated by Jews around the world. While it’s usually just the kids who get gifts, here’s a special gift for someone who likes to cook: The Healthy Jewish Kitchen: Fresh Contemporary Recipes for Every Occasion by Paula Shoyer (Sterling Epicure). […]
Going gluten-free can be an incredibly daunting task – even nowadays with all the information at your fingertips on the internet. It’s not just about reading labels and looking for ingredients you should avoid, but it’s about knowledge -the know-how you need to identify which foods and beverages contain gluten but also how to […]
This coming weekend is quite unique: both Chanukah and Christmas coincide. In my entire life I do not ever recall both taking place at the same. Chanukah, the festival of lights, usually falls sometime during November or the beginning of December but this year, the eight days celebration starts on Christmas Eve! If you’re looking […]
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