Rowena Recommends
A Registered Dietitian's Personal Collection of Recommendation for Healthy Eating, Great Skin Care and Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families
Category: Dining Out
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How does dining out relate to wellness? Many individuals feel like dieting= no delicious food. Once again, I’d to emphasize that a healthy lifestyle and/or to achieve wellness, it’s not a short term commitment; it’s a lifelong commitment. You can definitely enjoy good food over a meal out with friends; it’s all about the choices…
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I still can’t get over how happy I am about the newest location of Impact Kitchen. The newish Yonge/Summerhill location is by far the most convenient location for me. I’ve been to the Adelaide St. W and King St. E location but both would be considered a meal option only if I was in the…
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Now that Canada Day long weekend has wrapped up, we are gearing up for the 4th of July long weekend. Regardless if you are Canadian or American, summer often goes hand in hand with barbecues. As plant based eating is on the rise, let’s talk about the Beyond Meat Burger because grocery stores can’t keep…
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For me, it’s always such a treat to shop at a store that is not part of my usual routine. I know that Farm Boy has arrived in the west end of Toronto for a while but I have not yet had a chance to check it out. Although we are technically in spring right…
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Tired of the dressing you usually make? Are you always short of time and think your only option is to go for a store bought dressing for your vegetables? Traditionally, vinaigrette is made with the ratio of 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. As every teaspoon of fat (aka oil) gives you ~50 kcals,…
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The crisp autumn air is upon us. The cool crisp air is not going to stop any of us from our usual Sunday Brunch plans right? As many of us have tried to adapt more of a plant based diet, have you ordered Shakshouka before? What is Shakshouka you ask? This Israeli dish isΒ a combination…
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I was so excited when A La Turk opened up in my neighbourhood as it’s finally something other than Italian cuisine! π I have yet to visit Turkey but mark my words- this country is on my list. π As I have mentioned in my original post, I am a lover of all foods. Put…
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Every Day Healthy Foods. This is What Tractor Foods Stands For. I am beyond happy when I see health driven eateries pop up in Toronto. “Healthy Dining Out Options” often come up as part of my consultations with clients. I personally am a person who eats out frequently so I am always on the hunt…
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Do you live or work near: Yonge/College PATH If you answered yes to either questions, check out Salus Fresh Foods. I’ve only been to the Yonge/College location and had the Bravocado as well as the Bruh..Cali. I’ve been able to taste the Beets Me option but I’ve loved all the options I’ve tried so far!…
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I enjoy all food but if I was to say what my preference is, it would have to be seafood. If I become pregnant, I would not be a happy camper as I would have to give up many of the following foods; these are staples when I choose to dine out. As I sit…