Six protein staples for quick & healthy meals
Six protein staples for quick & healthy meals As part of a well-rounded meal, protein helps suppress your appetite and it may even aid weight loss. Besides…
The truth behind six common weight loss rules
The truth behind six common weight loss rules We hear a lot of diet advice from friends, family, personal trainers, celebrity doctors and, of course, the…
10 calorie traps to avoid
10 calorie traps to avoid If you’ve vowed to eat right this year, you're probably off to a good start making healthier food choices. A…
Test your holiday nutrition smarts
Test your holiday nutrition smarts The holidays are a time to indulge in shortbread cookies, bite-sized hors d’ouevres, turkey stuffing and perhaps an…
Four whole grain rices to add to your menu
Four whole grain rices to add to your menu If you’re trying to eat more whole grain foods, brown rice probably has a spot on your menu. But brown rice…
5 ways to break a weight loss plateau
5 ways to break a weight loss plateau Weight loss plateaus are a normal, but frustrating, part of losing weight. In many cases, it’s possible to push…
Five nutrient-packed foods that fill you up
Five nutrient-packed foods that fill you up Eating a meal should satisfy your hunger and tastebuds, as well as provide your body with fuel for the next few…
Four vegetables to eat this summer
Four vegetables to eat this summer I love summer for its abundance of locally-grown, farm fresh vegetables. It’s the time of year I can take a break…
9 ways to sneak more water into your day
9 ways to sneak more water into your day Most of us know we should drink plenty of water each day to keep our body running in high gear. Water regulates our…
10 local foods to celebrate on Canada Day
10 local foods to celebrate on Canada Day Perhaps you’re celebrating Canada’s 155th birthday by hiking in one of our nation’s national…