Back to School Breakfasts
As children head back to school, it’s a great time to start a good morning routine. Children who eat a healthy breakfast are better able to learn, remember and pay …
Oatmeal: Not Just for Breakfast
Your memories of oatmeal may include a steaming bowl of brown sugar flecked goodness with cream or maybe a gummy paste you wished you had missed. Regardless of your memory …
Prostate Cancer and Diet
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. The good news is that about one third of all cancers can be prevented with healthy eating and lifestyle habits. All …
Fresh Peach Raspberry Chocolate Tart
This uncooked pie from Lucy Waverman’s Fast & Fresh Cookbook published by Firefly Books was a big hit. 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafers, crushed (about 30) 375 mL 1/4 cup icing sugar …
Clothing TLC: General Clothing Care
General Clothing Care Dry rain-dampened clothes before returning to closet or drawers Hang clothes up immediately after you take them off. Fold sweaters carefully and place in drawer. Combination shirt/shirt …
Saskatoon Berry Vinaigrette
3/4 cup red wine vinegar 175 mL 3/4 cup saskatoon berries 175 mL 2 tbsps borage honey 25 mL 1 cup canola oil 250 mL 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped) …
Weight or Number to Volume Conversions
Approximate Weights and Volume – Imperial Ingredient Weight Equivalent Oatmeal, quick 18 ozs. 7 cups Graham crackers 11 squares 1 cup, crumbs Milk, fluid 1 pound 2 cups Milk, powdered …
Nutrition Therapy and Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects the body’s nerves causing them to break down. MS is caused by an immune reaction to the layer of fat surrounding the nerves known as the …
Healthy Food Policy in the Workplace
Are healthy foods available at your workplace? Or are the only choices the high fat, high sugar, high salt foods often sold in vending machines and cafeterias? Many Canadians spend …
Smart Shopping
A wise consumer makes smart choices and spends money carefully when shopping for goods and services. Here are some hints that can help you make smarter purchasing choices: Make a …
