Spicy Eggplant dip


Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 large eggplant 1 can diced tomatoes 2 small chili peppers, seeded, finely diced (or two cubes frozen chili pepper) directions: heat oil in a...
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Smarter Snacking


Many people can relate to what I like to call the “3 o’clock rumble phenomenon”. You’re sitting at your desk, or wandering the grocery aisles and all of the sudden your tummy...
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The whole deal on Whole Grains


There seems to be a hierarchy in the nutrition realm of bread products. Whole wheat products trump white, while Whole grain products are the king of them all. But there is quite a large difference...
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Roasted Sweet and Red Potatoes


Potatoes often get a bad reputation in nutrition media for being “high in carbs”. While Potatoes are in fact a vegetable, because they are so high in carbohydrates they really function...
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Tea Latte aka “Lattea”


Though adults often do not get enough dairy products and Calcium in their diets, the number of adults seen chugging down glasses of milk are few and far between. The same can’t be said for...
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Rainbow Roasted Vegetables


  Rainbow Roasted Vegetables  When the weather turns cold and the skies turn grey- these roasted vegetables are a great way to add some colour to your diet!   This recipe can be made with any...
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Tortilla Crusted Quiche


Sometimes I just need an all purpose recipe- and that’s what I love about quiche! This quiche can make a healthy and filling dinner all in one pan, with leftovers perfect for lunch, or even...
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CalciYUM!


As adults, we are often telling children to make sure they get enough Calcium to help them build strong bones. While it’s true that peak bone growth happens during the child and adolescent...
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Winter Blues? Running Shoes!


Now that Summer is over, many of us plan to spend as much time as possible sitting on the couch under a warm blanket. During the summer months, many of us are active in many ways that we don’t...
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