December 28, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: Winter, get active, Tips
The holidays are in full swing, most families are reunited, and some quality catch up time is being spent all over the country now that the shopping madness is over.
If you're getting tired of watching movie after movie, and sitting by the fireplace roasting marshmallows, here are seven tips to get active with the family and relieve the aches and pains of sitting all day. + MORE
December 27, 2012 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: turkey, holidays
The phrase “you are what you eat” interests me. As a dietitian, I can’t really disagree with its intent. I do believe that one of the keys to health and vitality is eating a well-balanced, varied diet.
But as the parent of a child with autism, sometimes I enjoy looking at things literally. My daughter would interpret that phrase as: “If I eat a banana, I will become one.” Given that the holiday season is packed with turkey dinners and leftovers, I wonder what it would be like to become a turkey.
If you look up the definition of ‘turkey,’ it doesn’t just mean ‘country between Eastern Europe and Western Asia’ or ‘large fowl.’ + MORE
December 26, 2012 | Posted in: Recipes | Tags: turkey, holidays, Dinner, lunch
A great soup recipe for what to do with leftover turkey from the holidays!
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil2 large onions, chopped4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch rounds4 stalks of celery, cut into ¼-inch slices2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into ¼-inch rounds8 cups low sodium chicken broth1 package (350 grams) of cheese tortellini1 pound turkey breast, cooked and diced + MOREDecember 20, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: pregnancy, activity, Tips
Pregnancy is a great opportunity for women to continue or start an exercise program, and prioritize their health and lifestyle behaviours as they’re preparing to bring a new baby into the world. Information and advice about what type of exercise to engage in, and what level of physical exertion is acceptable can be confusing and leaves many women unsure of whether it’s safe to exercise during pregnancy.
+ MOREDecember 19, 2012 | Posted in: General Information | Tags: holidays, stress, Tips
Guest Bloggers Stephen Smith and Julie Adams give us some tips to deal with stress over the holidays.
Stephen and Julie work in mental health promotion and mental illness prevention at the Ministry of Health. Their business area’s goal is to enhance lifelong positive mental health and well-being in the home, school, workplace and community.
Thanks for blogging for us Stephen and Julie!
