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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
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Tired of the standard cake served at social gatherings all throughout the year? Looking to be the guest who brings the delicious but healthy dessert to a gathering? Look no further. Here is your answer. This recipe is simple to make and the end result is healthy & delicious. There is no cream cheese in…
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Today, we live in a society where sugar is demonized. Many individuals try to cut sugar out entirely out of their diet for a while but because of strong cravings, sugar comes back into their diet. We’re all looking for something to satisfy our sweet tooth but don’t want the detrimental side effects be it…
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How often do you have fish in a week? During consultations, typical answers include: “I eat fish but not very often. If I were to quantify the frequency of fish consumption, it would be a couple times a month.” When asked what type of fish an individual consumes, the typical answer includes: sole/tilapia/haddock/halibut. When asked…
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Talk about a heat wave. We are definitely in summer mode. Now that the nice weather is here, ice cream is so enjoyable when it’s so hot outside. What are some great options out there? What’s the recommended portion for ice cream? A recommended serving size of ice cream is 1/2 a cup. The question…
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During a recent facial I had gotten, I was gently reminded that my cleansing game was not up to par. Why? When the aesthetician initially cleansed my skin, she could feel the layers of dead skin I had failed to remove. I need to remember to exfoliate my face more often. I do exfoliate my…
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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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As the warm weather is upon us, the dilemma of how to avoid getting too smelly is always present. How do we pick? As we become more concerned about ingredients being used in our cosmetic products, I have ventured to using more natural options for deodorant. Have you heard of the company called Consonant Skincare?…
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Father’s Day is quickly approaching. How many of you are planning to host a BBQ? Many individuals choose to buy pre made burgers just for convenience from supermarkets and/or butcher shops; however, I know just as many individuals who make their own burgers. Making your own burgers is so easy! Let me share with you…
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Men and women alike are now obsessed with caring for the delicate area around our eye. We don’t like to see the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, wrinkles (i.e. crow’s feet) or sagging (the bags under our eyes). Will any product on the market effectively eliminate any of these issues completely? The answer is probably…
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For me, it’s hard to go over 1 c cooked portion of rice at one time as I have grown up eating brown/red/black/multigrain rice. My mother would mix beans into the rice as well which adds more protein and fibre; therefore, I generally have 1 c cooked rice per time (at most). When individuals choose…
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