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Two children enjoying healthy snacks while one puts two cucumber slices in front of her eyes

Less Prep, More Fun – Quick & Tasty March Break Meals

March Break is just around the corner, and if you’ve got kids at home, you know what that means—keeping them entertained and keeping their stomachs full. But between outings, activities, and maybe a little work-from-home juggling, lunchtime can be a hassle. But we’ve got your back. With fresh, heat-and-serve and grab-and-go options, you can skip […]

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Children with happy tummies eating healthy snacks in a classroom

Vince’s to Participate in Grocery Foundation’s Rebranded Campaign – “Make Happy Tummies”

Vince’s has set a new fundraising milestone, announcing a $35,419 donation to the Grocery Foundation through its 2024 Community Product Initiative (CPI). This marks the largest contribution ever made by Vince’s to the Foundation, thanks to the overwhelming support from customers, vendors, and staff. The funds raised will directly support the Grocery Foundation’s mission to

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Gardein Chick'n Tenders and Plant Based Meatballs

Gardein Offers a Solid Option for Plant-Based Eating

Plant-based eating has come a long way, appealing to die-hard vegans and curious omnivores alike. With today’s options, the taste, texture, and variety might just have you doing a double-take at the ingredients label. Our family gave a couple of Gardein’s plant-based products a try. This lineup offers a variety of meat-free items, including meatless

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A spread of healthier choices for the new year

Fuel Your New Year with Healthier Choices

The calendar has flipped, and resolutions are popping up faster than champagne corks on New Year’s Eve. If “eating healthier” made your list this year, you’re not alone. But before you start Googling the plethora of fad diets, let’s keep it simple. One that leans heavily on whole foods, stacked with fresh fruits and vegetables,

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Various bags of legumes including beans, peas. and lentils

Explore the Wonderful World of Legumes

Legumes may sound exotic, but they’re really just a kitchen staple. If you’ve ever enjoyed beans or peas, you’ve already tasted these nutritional powerhouses. With over 16,000 varieties, legumes come in all shapes, sizes, and flavours. They’re a fantastic addition to your diet, being low in fat, cholesterol-free, and loaded with protein, calcium, fiber, and

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A bowl filled with various roasted Ontario root vegetables

Celebrate Ontario’s Root Vegetables This Fall

Ah, autumn in Ontario – the season when farm fields trade their leafy greens for hearty roots, and we trade our T-shirts for sweaters and jackets (although not quite yet!). Just as you’re plotting your Thanksgiving menu, local farmers are unearthing a treasure trove of root veggies: potatoes, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and sweet potatoes. These

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A lunchbox filled with a perfectly balanced and delicious meal for school

Beat Back-to-School Chaos with Convenient Meals

Ah, back-to-school season – the time when the alarm clock becomes your enemy, socks mysteriously disappear, and you’re faced with the daily grind of packing a lunch that won’t come back half-eaten – or be pitched. While my university-age kids have graduated to the world of designer ramen and late-night takeout, I still recall the

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Some local seasonal produce, focused on a pile of pea pods with a center one open showing the fresh peas.

Seasonal Produce Update: Fresh from Ontario Farms to Your Plate

Summer is in full swing, and at Vince’s, we’re always excited to bring you fresh, flavourful produce from Ontario farms. This week, we’re featuring a few local veggies in the peak of their season: peas, yellow and green beans, and field-grown peppers. They aren’t just colourful and delicious, these vegetables are packed with nutritional benefits.

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Various vegan plant-based options in bowls. Healthy options for World Health Day

World Health Day – A Reminder to Eat Healthy

Greetings, health-conscious readers! Did you know that Sunday was World Health Day? It’s a global initiative that’s been going strong since 1950, thanks to the World Health Organization. This year’s theme got us thinking: “My health, my right.” It’s all about ensuring that everyone has access to quality health services, education, and information. Plus, it

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