Vince’s Launches PPE Recovery program
Vince’s Community Ambassador Maria Ciarlandini with Green Circle Ideas PPE recovery boxes.
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Health
March 19th: Let’s Laugh Day
Today, March 19th is Let’s Laugh Day! While this isn’t something I was aware of before doing a little research, it’s a great idea. With all that we’ve been through this past year, laughter might be something we’re all a little short on. It’s never good to be serious all the time and letting the
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Inspiration for Healthy food options
To find inspiration for this week’s blog, I looked no further than this week’s flyer. Sure, it may be taking the easy way out, but for those of us trying to reboot our diets – many on a budget – it made sense to begin with a few hand-picked “sale” items. Fresh Produce Let’s start
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Creative Summer Salads
In the summer months it’s nice to lighten up meals with a salad. I love both leafy green salads as well as hearty grain and vegetable salads. If I’m making a meal of a salad I like to add a grain, nuts and seeds, cheese, or a vegetable such as sweet potato. If it’s a side dish I’ll keep it light with lots of leafy greens, fresh herbs and maybe a fruit such as strawberries. There’s actually quite a bit in season right now which would make for some creative summer salads.
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Get Ready for International Hummus Day
If Nutella gets its own day – as it does on February 5th – why not hummus? Don’t get me wrong, I love that chocolate hazelnut spread, but nutritionally, it doesn’t quite measure up to hummus. So the good news is that on May 13, you can celebrate this delicious blend of chickpeas and tahini
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All Hail Brussels Sprouts!
On the tail end of the Brussel Sprout season, let’s talk a little about how their simple addition to your diet can deliver several health benefits. High in Nutrients Brussels sprouts are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. They’re especially rich in vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting and
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What’s Poppin’?
Let’s take a moment to talk about popcorn. Did you know that not all corn is popcorn? There are 4 major types of corn, only one of which makes popcorn. Dent Corn Dent corn, also called field corn, is the most widely grown corn in the U.S and Canada. Used primarily as livestock feed, it’s
Blueberries: Nutritious and Delicious
What’s the best thing to put in a blueberry pie? Your teeth! The Potent Powerhouse All jokes aside, blueberries are a potent powerhouse that contain different nutrients your body needs. Did you know that one cup contains only 84 calories and 15g of carbohydrates? Comprised of approximately 85% water, blueberries are high in fibre (4g
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Time to Upgrade the Diet or Face ‘Dad Bod’
‘Tis the season for dropping bad habits, adopting better ones, and making pledges that will change your life. If you only could stick with them. Hey, I’ve been there – and there’s more to this scarcity of long-term success than a simple lack of willpower. The reasons for giving up on worthwhile goals like quitting
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