Here’s a very tasty omega-3-packed option for your Canada Day or July 4th barbecue. Fresh Salmon Burgers Makes 4 burgers Burgers: 6 tbsp fresh whole grain bread crumbs (Process approximately one slice of bread in the food processor to make crumbs.) 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots 1 egg 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp […]
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• Protein boosts your metabolic rate In scientific terms, protein induces thermogenesis – a heating effect on the body. Think of it as turning up your thermostat and burning more fuel. While all 3 macronutrients – protein, fat and carbohydrates – increase your calorie burning after you eat them, protein has the greatest impact. This […]
Tuna and Sliced Pepper Pasta Salad with a Light Ranch Dressing
Here’s a lip-smacking change from sandwiches and a delicious way to meet your protein quota at lunch. Enjoy it with a glass of low fat milk or yogurt for dessert for a bigger protein hit. As a timesaver, cook extra pasta at dinner and chop the vegetables while the pasta is cooking. If you like […]
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What’s the real cost of Dr. Oz’s antics? Dr. Mehmet Oz, much to his surprise, was put on hot seat this week by Senator Claire McCaskill in a hearing before the Senate subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance. The senate panel has been investigating fraudulent activity by the billion dollar bogus weight […]
The best time of day to eat protein
Protein is hot. While sugar and fat have had their reputations tarnished at various times – look at sugar right now – protein’s star is on the rise. You can tell just by looking at food packages trumpeting their protein content or added protein. Protein bars, protein drinks and even added protein cereals are all […]
Strawberry Arugula Quinoa Salad
It’s local strawberry season – yum! Is there anything better tasting than local bounty? Here’s a recipe adapted from Foodland Ontario that offers both top notch nutrition and taste. It’s finally the season when I can step into my backyard for many of the ingredients for this fabulous salad – arugula, parsley, basil and mint. […]
Top scoring fruit and vegetable study – Is watercress really the best?
How do you define powerhouse fruits and vegetables? Don’t pitch your kale. Here’s why. Unless you’ve been in some remote part of the world over the past week, you’ve likely heard about the recent U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study which named watercress the number one choice in their list of Powerhouse […]
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