June 26, 2020 | Posted in: General Information, Food & Nutrition, Featured | Tags:
What are the Symptoms of COVID-19?
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses, including the flu and common cold. Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Common symptoms include:
November 27, 2019 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: gifts, Healthy Eating, holidays
A lot of us give the gift of food all year round.
Planning meals and cooking for family and our friends can be a labour of love. When it comes to the holidays, think about giving the gift of food all over again.
There are tons of fun edible delights that can be jarred, wrapped, tagged and covered in bows. Homemade gifts add a personal touch and the receiver feels warm and fuzzy that something was made especially for them; and the gifts are put to good use (i.e. they are consumed shortly after receipt).
November 7, 2019 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition, Recipes | Tags: Remembrance Day, November 11, poppy seed, muffins, poppy seed muffins
Every year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month we acknowledge Remembrance Day by wearing a poppy close to our heart and taking a minute of silence. On this day, we pay tribute to veterans who fought to protect the freedom of our country. We honour these men and women for their courage, service, and sacrifice. The memorial flower we wear represents the poppies that grew over Flanders Field after the First World War.
+ MOREOctober 28, 2019 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: hallowe'en, recipes
There's nothing cuter than little kids masquerading as ghosts and goblins, butterflies and monsters at Hallowe'en. Despite their cuteness, many parents worry about the amount of candy their little gremlins have access to this time of year.
+ MOREAugust 13, 2019 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: Cooking, vegetables, health benefits
Whether it’s the grocery store, your weekly veggie box, or a local farmer’s market, leafy greens are everywhere this time of year. And since Canada’s new food guide recommends eating plenty of vegetables and fruits, you’ll be well on your way if you pick up some of these nutrient-dense options.
But what can you do with them? Here are some ideas to help you through a forest of greens.
