Recipe Round-up: Thanksgiving Inspiration September 26, 2017By Amber JohnsonIt is that time of year – time to come together with family and friends around the dinner table to share meals. Thanksgiving and the holidays can be a stressful time, preparing food for large and diverse groups of people. Lentils pair wonderfully with the flavours of the season like sage, thyme, and maple, and
Recipe Round-up: Fall Vegetables August 30, 2017By Amber JohnsonIf you are like most people at this time of year, you are likely overflowing with root vegetables and summer squashes. Luckily, lentils pair wonderfully with the hearty vegetables that come into season in the late summer and early fall. We have compiled all of our favourite recipes using the vegetables of the season including
Celebrating Exciting August Food Days With Lentils & More August 2, 2016By Amber JohnsonAugust is known for its long summer days and scorching weather in Canada. It’s also a time when families go on road trips during the provincial holiday long weekend. But did you know that there are actually many national food days to celebrate in August? I have chosen a few interesting food days to share
Meatless Grilling Can Be Fun Too! July 4, 2016By Amber JohnsonVegetarian and grilling don’t need to be an oxymoron. Whether you wish to go meatless once in a while, or have vegetarian guests coming to your BBQ party, there are delicious ways of preparing meatless dishes that are tasty and wholesome. Main Dish Burgers A juicy burger is one of the summer’s favourites. Going meatless
5 Foods to Boost Brain Power June 1, 2016By Amber JohnsonAs the school year draws to an end, it’s important to keep kids focused so that they can finish the year strong. What you eat can influence your brain’s ability to stay sharp. In fact, not only to help you stay sharp and alert, some food may actually help prevent Alzheimer’s disease! Here are some
Celebrate Canada Health Day With Super Eats May 4, 2016By Amber JohnsonIn honour of Florence Nightingale, Canada has been celebrating her birthday on May 12 for more than 30 years. This year, why not join community health organizations and public health units in celebrating Canada Health Day by eating healthier at home! What Are Superfoods? How can we eat healthier at home? One very easy way
Mindful Eating: A Quick Guide to Earth Day Eating April 1, 2016By Amber JohnsonApril 22 is Earth Day. What better way to help celebrate Earth Day this year than to try and eat more local, sustainable and lower carbon foods! Here are some simple tips to do all of the above. Going Local for Grocery If you have never visited a farmer’s market before, then you have to
4 Small Diet Changes You Can Implement With a Big Impact March 1, 2016By Amber JohnsonMarch is Nutrition Month! And this year’s theme is Make Small Changes, One Meal at a Time. The theme is indeed timely! Many of us made healthy eating resolutions in January, and by February, some of us have already forgotten about them, or have given up all together. Overwhelming, drastic changes are hard to stick
Go Red: 6 Red Foods To Supercharge Heart Health February 1, 2016By Amber JohnsonIt’s time for the ultimate red month again, not just for Valentine’s Day, but also for Heart Month celebrations across the country. Not only can red foods decorate your dish with vibrancy, they also deliver impressive nutrients and antioxidants that you can’t find anywhere else. 6 Red Superfoods To Enjoy: Beets The unglamorous rough peel
