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A Registered Dietitian's Personal Collection of Recommendation for Healthy Eating, Great Skin Care and Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families
Category: Snacks
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Mother’s Day is coming up. What are your plans? Mother nature still can’t make up her mind; one day, it’s nice and the next, it’s a bit gloomy. Nonetheless, maple syrup season wrapped up not too long ago here in Canada. When individuals think what food items represent Canada, the answers typically include maple syrup…
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You’ve probably heard of the saying where you need to eat a dark green leafy vegetable and an orange vegetable everyday. Have you considered eating a daily dose of red vegetables and/or fruits? What is so special about red vegetables and/or fruit? Have you heard of lycopene? Lycopene is the carotenoid which primarily is responsible…
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Inspired by epicurious.com, I decided to put my chopping skills to work as I was intrigued by a slaw based on the Asian pear. If you haven’t had an Asian pear before, you are missing out! It’s so juicy yet it’s very crunchy. Asian pears are usually quite large in size; therefore, I recommend sharing…
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Are you a snacker? As a Registered Dietitian (RD), I don’t always encourage snacking. Snacking depends on your lifestyle. If your 3 meals per day is spaced 4-6 hours apart, there may not be a need for a snack. If you happen to be more of a grazer and don’t really have meals throughout the…
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Are you a fan of curries? You’ll be glad to know that if you are a fan of yellow curries, there is a very good chance you are consuming turmeric. Tumeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow colour. Are you a fan of turmeric? Do you shy away from using turmeric in fear…
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Are you struggling with finding a way to stop mindless eating? Do you find yourself reaching for certain food items for no good reason? Do you find you crave something sweet at the end of each meal? Do you require an afternoon pick me upper? Have you noticed Tigernuts in the grocery store? If you…
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Hope you all had a wonderful Family Day/ President’s Day weekend. I hope that after the weekend, you are recharged and ready to take on the short work week. Did you have a jam packed weekend of fun? Didn’t have time to properly stock the fridge? Need something to tie you over while you do…
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We all know what hallmark holiday is coming up. Whether you are a fan of Valentine’s Day or against it, we may be able to agree on one thing. Chocolates are good anytime! 😉 Some of us may be going out for a delicious meal with our partners; however, there will be some individuals who…
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