“The Reese’s brand is here to save your morning with new Reese’s Snack Cakes, a first-of-its-kind, mid-morning cake treat by the Reese’s brand you love. Yep, you read that right, a Reese’s treat to enjoy in the morning. Forever. Research shows 83% say they have indulged in dessert before noon in the past month (Online […]
In my recent post on the topic of stress eating, I offered some tips on how to be a more discriminating eater of those foods many classify as treats. Being a mindful eater lets you have your cake and eat it too. But there can be another problem if you’re staying at home during these […]
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 […]
While snacks are key to bridge the gap between meals, the perfect combo of nuts or seeds and fruit can get pretty boring. Here’s a simple option from the Almond Board of California that includes both ground flaxseed and almonds along with blueberries – a pretty potent mix of nutrients with lots of staying power. […]
It’s that time of year again- a return to routines. For some, it’s back to school time and for others, a return to more rigid work schedules and the end of summer relaxation. Some people have been looking forward to it, particularly parents who are eager to see their kids go back to school while […]
Candy is still candy- no matter what colour it is While some candy companies are ignoring the research on artificial food colours, others, like the Dare Foods, are using parental concerns to healthwash their products. It’s not the first time I’ve written about Dare and their attempts to healthwash their candy (RealFruit Gummies Mango with […]
Who doesn’t love dips? They’re a perfect way to boost your vegetable intake. This fresh tasting offering, adapted from the Almond Board of California (the original calls for straining your own yogurt), gets some crunch and flavour from the roasted, slivered almonds. However you enjoy them, almonds are definitely worth incorporating into your meal pattern […]
Now that science is showing that eating pistachios is very smart indeed, there are other key decisions to make: shelled versus unshelled. When you’re deciding between shelled and unshelled, you might want to consider the advantages of going for those in the shell. And because they’re not a tough nut to crack, they’re easy to […]
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