Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. This Nutrition Month, dietitians are encouraging you to learn What are Green Powders and to find a way to eat well that suits you. Explore the many ways to make nutritious meals, being mindful that healthy eating should include foods you enjoy and keeping in mind that dietitians…
Eating disorders are complex illnesses in which insufficient or extreme food intake leads to the destruction of personal wellbeing. Despite their severity which can also decrease lifespan, it can be very hard for individuals affected to receive treatment. Common barriers to getting support include shame, beliefs about asking for help and not knowing which supports…
prep time 15 minutes total cooking time 4-8 hours servings 6-8 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups green lentils 1 sweet onion, finely chopped 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 3 carrots, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes 4 cups low sodium veggie or chicken broth 1-2 tablespoons red harissa (spicy, can also substitute for hot sauce) 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 3/4 teaspoon cumin…
Prep Time10 mins Cook Time4 hr Total Time4 hr 10 mins Servings6-8 servings Ingredients 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (~12 ounces or 0.75 lbs) 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa 1 (14.5 ounces) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 6 cups chicken broth* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning** 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried basil ½ teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay…
Recipe 1: Gingerbread-Apple Muffins INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter, softened (can substitute melted coconut oil) 1 egg 1 apple, cut in small pieces ½ cup real maple syrup ½ cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cup milk 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 generous tablespoon fresh grated ginger or ginger paste (you can also substitute 1 teaspoon ground ginger) 1½ cups whole…
It is important to nourish your body with the food you eat, especially as you age. Good nutrition gives you the energy you need to help your body feel good. If you do not fuel your body with enough nutrients, it can lead to malnutrition. Malnutrition is a condition that happens when a person gets…
Flu season will soon be upon us. The Marathon Family Health Team is urging community members to prepare for this year’s flu season by getting their flu shot. Now that there is potential of having two viruses circulating on in our communities (the influenza/flu virus and the COVID-19 virus), getting the flu shot is more…
Many of us understand that managing diabetes can lower the risk of long-term complications such as heart attacks, strokes and loss of vision. Despite knowing this, it can be hard to consistently keep blood sugars in target. Our team used a survey to ask clients what they felt would help them better manage their diabetes. …
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), celebrated each year in October, is an annual national public health education campaign that is designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. MIAW is about raising awareness, encouraging people to speak out, and ending the stigma associated with mental illness. What is the…
