Its officially spring! I am so looking forward to the upcoming season of fresh, local fruit and vegetables. I bought fresh asparagus this past weekend, its got me excited about my weekly Saturday morning farmer’s market routine. To celebrate I made this kale salad with asparagus. Asparagus is one of my favourite spring vegetables. […]
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Chicken Tortilla Soup!
This simple yet hearty chicken tortilla soup was the perfect meal on Sunday night, after what seemed like a long and dreary weekend. I have been wanting to share this recipe with you since early January but it didn’t seem right. Spring arrived in late January and we have seen above normal temperatures most of […]
Dietitian vs Nutritionist?
A common question I get asked is what is the difference between a dietitian and nutritionist. Often you will hear these terms being used interchangeably but there are some differences. 1). A dietitian is a health care professional who has completed a Bachelors degree specializing in food and nutrition followed by a comprehensive internship completed […]
Nutrition Month… 9-5
March is nutrition month. This year’s theme is ” 9-5″; eating healthy in the workplace. According to Dietitian’s of Canada 45% of Canadian’s reported eating healthy in the work place challenging. The workplace plays an important part in our health, with many of us spending the majority of our day at the office surrounded by […]
Roasted Yam, Chickpea, and Kale Salad
March is Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is 9-5; healthy eating in the work place. We will have tips and recipes this month for improving nutrition in the work environment. Do you pack your lunch to work? If you do, try this roasted yam, chickpea, and kale salad with quinoa. It is packed with fibre, […]
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