September 30, 2011 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: fitness training, personal experience, physical activity
I have been focusing my training on preparing for the half marathon in October - Its coming up fast now!
Having a goal to train towards is very helpful but it doesn't need to be for a long distance run.
Your personal goal can range from the commitment to incorporate new types of vegetables into your weekly meal plan to walking on your lunch hour a few times a week.
+ MORESeptember 29, 2011 | Posted in: Vegetables and Fruit | Tags: canning, food safety, fruit
You know you have a good peach when you bite into it and wish you were outside so that you didn’t have to worry about the juice running down your arm.
It’s hard to believe that there can be this much WOW in a little ball of fruit. If only I could have a little taste of this all year round. Fresh in season peaches (or any fruit for that matter) can’t be beat, but canned ones, especially in the winter are a pretty special thing as well. What a bonus to have more tasty, nutritious options for Vegetables and Fruit in the winter. + MORE
September 28, 2011 | Posted in: Recipes | Tags: Dinner, vegetarian, chili
Vegetarian chili is a great meal planner today as most people are trying to reduce their intake of fat and increase dietary fibre. If desired, garnish with chopped green or red onion and a dollop of light sour cream.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
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September 27, 2011 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: contest winner!, dietitian services
Advice from a Winner: Part One
People sometimes think of dietitians as the “food police”.
When I lived in a small northern community where everyone knew everyone, I would often sense people hiding their shopping baskets from me in fear of judgement. Cashier line conversation included a string of explanations: “I don’t normally buy this stuff” or “my husband just wanted these chips as a treat”. + MORE
September 23, 2011 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: personal experience, physical activity
I took part in the Abbotsford Family Fest last weekend - I was there announcing Healthy Families BC Communities, a grass roots community based program that will be kicking off across the province next year.
Luckily enough while at the festival I was able to fit in a game of street hockey.
