Unless you truly enjoy the culinary arts, prepping for and cooking meals is often a long and daunting process. With busy schedules and hectic lives, any solution that makes meal preparation less time consuming will reduce stress and help to ensure you eat healthy, home-cooked meals as often as possible. The following from Pure Wow provides you with “23 Food Hacks That Will Change Your Entire Life.” Check it out and bon appetit!
A great way to give kids (and yourself) a healthy treat is to prepare a delicious smoothie. Simple to make, satisfying on a hot summer day, and filled with a tasty mix of healthy ingredients – these frosty drinks pack a punch! Check out the following yummy smoothie recipes from Parenting that will leave your kids asking for more!
Parenting: Best Summer Smoothies for Kids
Nothing says summer like food straight from the grill! Barbequing can be a healthy way to prepare food, however, many precautions need to be taken. Check it out this great infographic from Allstate Insurance that will help you safely enjoy your barbeque all summer long.
Summer has officially begun and fresh fruits and vegetables are a plenty. Why not join the “eat local” food movement! A great way to spend a summer day is to visit a local farm or farmers market and take in some of the healthy fresh items the season has to offer. Check out the following links to help you find local farms and farmer’s markets in Ontario’s.
Should tomatoes go in the fridge or stay on the counter? What about pears and watermelon? We spend a lot of money to purchase healthy fresh fruits and vegetables, so let’s not let them go to waste! The following from Health Magazine provides you with some of great tips for storing fresh fruits and veggies.
Health Magazine: You’re Probably Storing and Prepping Your Produce Wrong
Can dietary changes aid in the recovery from brain injury? Evidence shows it can! Check out the following from Brainline which discusses how to feed your brain for optimal recovery.
Brainline: Feed Your Body, Feed Your Brain: Nutritional Tips to Speed Recovery
For years salt has been hailed as one of the biggest concerns for your health, however, new research is showing that sugar has become the “silent killer.” A diet with excessive sugar can lead to heart damage, obesity, increased cancer production, liver problems and more. It’s easy for us to avoid the true “sugary” foods, unless it’s Halloween, but there are many foods that are high in sugar content that you may not realize. The following article from Best Health Magazine provides you with 10 shocking sources of sugar. Check it out and, like anything else, be sure to eat your sweets in moderation.
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month and our blog is focusing on supporting a healthy brain! Diet and nutrition have a large role to play in maintaining a healthy body and mind. The following from Reader’s Digest discusses some of the ways you can eat for brain health!
If you live with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), dietary changes can often help. However, prior to making any changes, be sure to discuss your diet and nutritional requirements with your physician and a dietitian. The following from Eat Right Ontario provides you with some general tips on maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle when living with MS.
Have you ever stopped to think about how your nutritional needs in your 20’s may be quite different from that in your 50’s? As we age our need for calories and essential vitamins and nutrients change. Take a look at the following from Best Health Magazine to learn about your dietary needs during different ages and stages of your life.