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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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
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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‘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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Once the temperature drops and the days get shorter, salads and other light meals become less appetizing. With colder weather come the cravings for comfort foods. Here are our tips for choosing healthier winter comfort foods to get you through these cold months.
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With summer at its peak, many start thinking about what is to be done with all the surplus fruits and vegetables they’ll have growing in the garden or the bushels and baskets that will be available at your local Vince’s Market or farm fresh stand. Simple food preservation techniques are the answer—and it’s not just about jam and pickles either! All the produce plentiful in the summer months can be preserved with different methods to prolong their freshness and make them available for use over the winter.
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The typical salads are not a boring by any stretch of the imagination, but there are many of us looking for our new favourite salad or new favourite ingredient. In that search, we’re looking for bold flavours and a divergence from the run of the mill ingredients we’re used to eating. That’s not to say what is mainstream is out completely, but the innovation when it comes to crafting a salad is staggering.
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Who doesn’t enjoy fresh bread? Wrapped around a sandwich, or lightly toasted and not-so-lightly buttered. But with the rise of ketogenic and other low-carb diets, a lot of people are taking aim at this (now guilty) pleasure.
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The debate over animal versus plant protein can sometimes take on religious fervor – kind of like Democrats versus Republicans. But unlike our neighbours to the south, those on both sides of the food divide have significant middle ground. Even if, like me you’d prefer a nice juicy steak, plump chicken breast, or a tender salmon filet over tempeh or a ‘tofurkey’ burger.
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