Do you know about the health benefits of pulse crops?
(NC)—Pulses have become part of the daily diet in recent years, recognized by many as a well-balanced and healthy food ingredient.
View ArticleCooking with kids helps their nutrition for a lifetime
(NC)—Teaching your kids 'kitchen confidence' is a great bonding opportunity and an important learning experience. According to EatRight Ontario, if you can get your kids “…cooking with healthy habits...
View ArticleFree yourself from food cravings
(NC) Backyard BBQs and cottage cookouts are a great opportunity to get together with family and friends, but they can also make it difficult to maintain healthy eating habits.
View ArticleTransform ordinary meals with juicy sweet Grapes
(NC)—Tired of the same old Caesar salad? Need a new smoothie idea? More nutrition and freshness in a tuna sandwich? A topping to perk up your morning granola? Fresh grapes are the answer.
View ArticleSummertime is salad time with Coastal Salad with Grapes and Shrimp
(NC)—When temperatures rise, the idea of cooking anything loses its appeal. That's when salads like Coastal Salad with Grapes and Shrimp come to the rescue.
View ArticleGrapes make a healthy delicious snack
(NC)—Refreshing, crisp, juicy, sweet and a natural source of antioxidants and other polyphenols, grapes are both a nutritious and delicious snack. In fact, recent research reveals that among all...
View ArticleHow to 'bakeover' your back-to-school routine
(NC)—Nothing says back-to-school better than a lunch box filled with scrumptious homemade goodies. To 'bakeover' your back-to-school routine means learning how to lighten your busy schedule with...
View ArticleHow to bake goodness into classic fall favourites
(NC)— Nothing says fall more than the fresh aroma of some of the season's most popular baked goods. From the classic carrot cake to the all-time family favourite – chocolate chip cookies – there is no...
View ArticleReap the benefits of baking from scratch
(NC)—Some of the fondest memories of my childhood included the time spent with my mother baking my favourite muffins (blueberry!). I cherished the time we spent sifting through our trusted Robin Hood...
View ArticleBBQ'ing this summer? Think long term with natural gas
(NC)—With all the work that goes into producing the picture-perfect backyard barbecue get-together, even the best laid plans can go up in smoke if your grill happens to run out of fuel.
View ArticleCrimini Pasta by Daniele and Nina Polidoro
(NC) My dad has always believed in the importance of using real ingredients in the kitchen, no matter what the dish; so if you want high quality taste, use high quality ingredients. Using real butter...
View ArticleFun activities for active families
(NC) Childhood obesity is on the rise. Research studies show that more than half of Canadian children and youth are not active enough for optimal growth and development and in Canada, girls are less...
View ArticleGrilled Portabella and Poblano Tacos by Isabella Boucher of Crumb: A Food Blog
(NC) In these tacos, strips of meaty grilled portabella join up with grilled onions and poblano peppers, and then get a quick toss with smoky chipotle powder and tangy lime juice to create a taco...
View ArticleExpert tips for heart healthy living
(NC) Heart health awareness is an important topic for both men and women. It might be alarming to hear, for example, that as many as 40% of Canadians (and Americans) have high blood cholesterol, a risk...
View ArticleProbiotics deliver unexpected health benefits
(NC) You may be hearing a lot about probiotics right now. Indeed, new research is showing that probiotics – or “good” bacteria – are capable of doing much more than just promoting digestive health. We...
View ArticleNew product innovations help restore a healthy routine
(NC) During the annual ritual of getting back to school and work, our everyday health needs can sometimes be overlooked. Take a look at these new, hard-working products to help boost you back into a...
View ArticleImpress your guests with Moroccan-style seafood
(NC) Seared scallops spiked with harissa spice, a Moroccan flavour, sit atop a mélange of spring vegetables. A dish that's fancy enough for a restaurant, but easily done at home.
View ArticleBuy sustainable seafood to help replenish the oceans
(NC)—In 2012, The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization reported that more than 70 per cent of the world's fish stocks are fully fished, overfished, or exploited. Our oceans, therefore, are...
View ArticleDelight with Chili Lemongrass Poached Hoki
(NC) Lemongrass, chilies and coriander sprigs (including stems) create an aromatic broth in which to poach mild hoki. Reducing the broth after poaching concentrates the flavour.
View ArticleTart cherry juice can help you sleep
(NC) Many of us are true believers that a warm glass of milk before bed will help us fall asleep. It could be because it gives us a cozy, warm feeling or reminds us of pleasant childhood memories of...
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