The Benefits of Home Cooking Vs. Eating Take Out There are benefits to home cooking vs eating take-out. Let's face it, we all love to eat out. It's the perfect way to spend an evening with your spouse or catch up with friends and family. There is nothing like a night off of cooking and cleaning after a long day at work. However, there are some benefits to [...]
10 Ways To Add Fruits And Vegetables In Your Family’s Diet We all know that we should eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables each day. But is learning and doing the same thing? Sometimes, it isn't easy to get them all in there. Kids like eating fast food and junk food because they are convenient. So we'll have to think outside the box. Here are [...]
Eat Your Way Stress-Free The meals you're going to reach for when you're anxious are most likely to be traditional "comfort" foods, such as large dinners, take-out, fatty meals, precious items, and alcohol. We've all found some solace in a good meal and a bottle of beer or glass of wine when we're stressed out or angry about something. Let's look at how you can eat your way [...]
5 Benefits of Lemons In Your Diet There's no denying that lemons are one of the most valuable and versatile fruits out there. One of its most prominent applications is as a natural cleaning agent. But did you know that they can also be used as tonics to maintain proper health? Here are five benefits of this citrus fruit into your daily diet: 1. Improve digestion and boost [...]
Eating The Rainbow: Choosing Foods Of Different Colours "Eating the rainbow" is a term that refers to eating foods of different colours. There are many advantages to this way of eating. Not only does it offer variety, but each food contains vitamins and minerals that support important functions in the body. In today's post, we'll be talking about why choosing foods from all parts of the colour spectrum [...]
. Probiotics and Prebiotics: A Guide to Boost Your Gut Health A guide to boosting gut health. What are probiotics and prebiotics? Probiotic foods contain good bacteria that can boost our gut health. Prebiotic foods feed those good bacteria to keep them happy and healthy, which in turn makes us healthier too. There are many ways to get these two things into our bodies [...]
What You Need to Know About Plant-based Diets Have you ever wanted to know more about plant-based diets? You’re not alone. In a world where obesity rates are skyrocketing and the word “vegan” has become practically mainstream. It’s no surprise that many people want to know the ins and outs of these eating plans. Well, today is your lucky day! Let's get into what plant-based diets are and [...]
Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You? Losing weight for some people can be a challenge. That's why more and more people are turning to the ketogenic diet as a way of losing weight. It has become one of the most popular diets out there, but what does it entail? What are the benefits? And how do you know if it will work for you? This blog post [...]
Cucumber Salad with an Asian Flare This cucumber salad is so fresh, delicious, and super taIt serves 6-8 servings, so great for your summer barbeque time! I'm thinking of making a big batch to keep in the fridge for meals all week, and this is such a time saver! Ingredients: 4 cups of very thinly sliced seedless cucumbers (or use the mini cucumbers for best results) ¼ cup [...]
Simple Sautéed Kale Kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Raw kale can be bitter and frankly quite too chewy so eating it raw is no fun. Sauteed (and massaging) tenderizes the kale's tough fibres and reduces the bitterness, and when sautéed with flavourful ingredients, the kale takes on the delicious flavours. A simple way to enjoy your kale and don't be afraid to experiment. [...]
