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The Cost of Eating in BC

I often turn to this report to highlight that many British Columbians (including students) don’t have enough money to buy healthy food. When addressing food insecurity in training the SFU Food Bank volunteers, it is extremely helpful as well. I hope you will take the time to see what [...]

There are many nutrients that are involved in developing and maintaining healthy nails. For female university students often protein needs are not met and this can impact your nails. Protein doesn’t have to come from meat or a supplement, balanced eating according to Canada’s Food Guide is key. If you are a vegetarian, check out [...]

As part of National Nutrition Month, Dietitians of Canada have busted some popular nutrition myths. Check out the following link:
http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-Month/Nutrition-Month-2012/Myths.aspx
My favorite is #34. I’ve been enjoying some Cadbury’s Mini Eggs and love to have a few jalapeno cheddar kettle chips with a veggie sandwich:)

Cheese Tomato Potato Appies

From time to time I enjoy having a few appetizers for dinner instead of a full main course – it reminds me of the holiday season. Check out this recipe from the Dairy Farmers of Canada
http://www.dairygoodness.ca/recipes/canadian-bocconcini-tomato-nibbles
Photo courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Canada

Demystifying multivitamin and mineral supplements

Thanks to a student question, I realized I don’t have any general information on deciding if you need a multi-vitamin or mineral supplement. I have to emphasize that a supplement is exactly that, it doesn’t replace healthy eating. Depending on your age, diet or life stage you may need one. [...]

Many of you that have sent in questions or that I have seen individually in the past have asked about the best places to purchase gluten-free products.  If you are interested check out the Gluten-Free Expo this Sunday January 22nd, http://www.glutenfreeexpo.ca/
Let me remind others that gluten-free doesn’t mean the product is “healthier”, it’s indicated especially for [...]

I used celery, red pepper and zucchini as I didn’t have broccoli for this recipe…

Health At Every Size

I switched on the TV yesterday and a CTV talk show was discussing fitness facts and myths. The portion I watched featured a personal trainer who dispelled the myth of muscle turning to fat if you don’t work out. The next topic was protein shakes and it reminded me that at [...]

I offered to bring dessert to a dinner party and wanted something festive. I know the cake looks a little like gelatin in my picture but it’s the brown sugar glaze and it turned out great.