Salt is a naturally occurring mineral, it’s everywhere and we can’t live without it. However, most North Americans consume much more than they need. Fast food, junk food like chips, and most frozen and prepackaged foods are loaded with added salt. Here are some salt-free ways to spice up...
There are so many ways you can use up all that leftover holiday turkey, quiche is one versatile dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. One of the things I love about quiche is you can add whatever fillings you like and have on hand and...
Dieting Tips For The Holiday Season Almost every holiday gathering seems to center around food. Easter, chocolates for Valentines Day, Fourth of July barbecues, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years to name a few. Holidays are filled with social events with tons of delicious food, the nemesis of every dieter...
Does chicken soup really help you feel better when you have a cold? Generations of mothers and grandmothers swear that homemade chicken soup can cure a cold. Other experts aren’t so sure so the jury is still out. Even if the soup isn’t a cold remedy, it’s still a...
What if there was a simple, sensible guide to eating a healthy diet? I tried to explain the food guide and our dietary requirements to a friend once. It didn’t make sense to her, it seemed too complicated and I’d hazard a guess she isn’t alone. We can learn...
Fresh blackberries are in season now, if you are lucky enough to have them growing wild in your area you should venture out to pick some of these tasty, nutritious berries. Berry picking is becoming a lost tradition, which is really a shame because it’s a fun, low cost, healthy...
I’m not too sure about GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in our food supply and I wonder if they really are safe? Are you wondering too? This one minute video is well worth watching. There are a number of articles online to help you learn more and decide what’s best...
Children need proper nutrition to grow strong and healthy. Making sure your child eats right can be a challenge. Try the following ideas to help you raise healthy eaters. Being a good role model is essential. Your kids will learn to love healthy foods by seeing you eat them. Children, especially...
Have you been seeing and hearing about chia seeds, wondering what’s so great about them and how to eat them? Me too! So here’s some of the benefits and how to incorporate chia seeds into your daily diet. We are finally beginning to rediscover what ancient Aztecs and Mayans...
What are your summer skin care essentials? By now we probably all know that taking care of your skin in the summer and year-round is important. It goes beyond the basics of cleansing and moisturizing as we need to protect it from the sun plus we get the occasional cut, scrape,...
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