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New Year New You Challenge #2: Think Green

Week Two: January 11, 2010 Challenge: Think Green in Your Food Choices This week, we’ll take a look at your diet.  One thing to keep in mind during your second […]

New Year New You Challenge #1: Step into 2010

Week One: January 4, 2010 Challenge: Move Your Feet For 30 minutes Start slow!  Whether you have been an “avid gym-attendee”, the casual “drop-in” or just starting to incorporate some […]

SNACK TIME!

Snacking throughout the day is important to plan into our schedules in order to maintain normal blood sugar levels, keep our metabolism moving and most importantly to prevent over-eating during […]

Hummus

1 19-oz can chick peas, drained and rinsed well ¼ C flat leaf parsley 1 clove garlic Juice of 1 lemon ½ tsp salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 2 […]

FIBRE!

If fibre is a non-digestible nutrient we need in our diet (not digested by the gastrointestinal enzymes), why is there such a push to incorporate it in our daily meals […]

Finding the Right Portion

If you were asked to portion yourself out a plate of pasta [cooked], how much would you give yourself OR what size plate would you use?  Over the past few […]

Homemade Pear Sauce

Just another way to enjoy one of your daily fruit servings!  Mix in a small amount of a high fibre cereal (such as All Bran Buds) to add to the fibre profile […]

White Chilli

Comfort food doesn’t need to be filled with calories and fat!  Make this quick high-protein chilli which is sure to satisfy your palate any night of the week!  Serves: 6 […]

Let’s Take a Trip….to the Grocery Store

Walking into the grocery store can be quite overwhelming — so much to choose from, so many brands, varieties and product packaging, not to mention aisles to walk up and […]