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March 23, 2016

5 Flavour Combos to Tingle Your Taste Buds

New flavour combos can kick up the taste in your usual fare. Try these mouth watering ideas! Give new life to a favourite food! Experiment with these mouth-watering flavour boosters: • Red pepper flakes deliver delicious heat to lightly sautéed fresh or frozen greens. • Grainy mustard and lemon adds tangy freshness to fish, like […]

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March 10, 2016

5 Recipes to Brighten up Your Lunchbox

Tired of packing the same thing every day? Try one of these colourful recipes. Try one of these colourful recipes to add some variety to your lunch routine! Fresh Confetti Quinoa Salad   Bob’s Bean Salad   Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup Broccoli Quiche River Wraps Looking for additional lunch ideas? Check these 3 Budget-Friendly […]

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March 9, 2016

Power up Your Day With a Nourishing Breakfast

It will give you a fuel boost plus protein and fibre to help you stay alert and avoid mid-morning munchies. In a hurry? Blend frozen berries, yogurt and milk for a super smoothie. Add baby spinach and ground flax for a nutrition boost. Wrap peanut butter, a banana and trail mix in a whole-grain tortilla […]

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March 8, 2016

3 Budget-Friendly Lunch Ideas

Forget the food court! Packing lunch is a healthy, budget-friendly habit. Pack nutritious food fast with “planned extra” leftovers for lunch. Try these tasty ideas: Cook extra chicken for dinner. For lunch, wrap chicken in soft tacos, with crunchy cabbage and shredded carrots, a sprinkle of feta and big squeeze of juicy lime or any […]

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March 4, 2016

5 Foods for Your Pantry

Making wholesome meals and snacks is easier when you have long-lasting foods on hand. Be prepared for any situation by having these versatile foods in your pantry. They can help you quickly prepare tasty meals and snacks any time!  1) Fruit and vegetables Canned fruit (peaches, applesauce), dried fruit (raisins, apricots), canned vegetables (tomatoes, peas, […]

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February 12, 2016

Is Dark Chocolate Good for You?

Claims of dark chocolate’s health benefits are popular in the media this time of year. So what’s all the hype about? Find out below. With Valentine’s Day approaching, chocolate sales are sure to be climbing. Claims of dark chocolate’s health benefits are popular in the media this time of year. So what’s all the hype […]

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February 9, 2016

Teens Who Cook Are Healthier

Teens who cook are more likely to eat well, have better mental health and better family relationships. A study from New Zealand reinforces findings from previous research: Teens who are able to cook a meal easily and who actually prepare meals more frequently: eat more fruits and vegetables eat less fast food drink fewer soft […]

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January 31, 2016

Resolution #5: Bike to Work!

How do you get to work? Do you drive through frustrating traffic, or wait impatiently for public transit? Skip the anxiety and stress and bike to work! Read on to find out the benefits. How do you get to work?  Do you drive through frustrating traffic, or wait impatiently for public transit? Skip the anxiety […]

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