After the holidays, many of us are looking to improve our eating habits, and support can often be helpful. The Healthy You program, offered by the Marathon Family Health Team, is a free online weekly lifestyle group that can help with this. Making lifestyle changes encouraged in this course can lead to improved blood sugars, blood…
Ingredients: • ¾ cup walnuts, chopped• 2 bunches broccoli• 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds (dry roasted)• 1/3 cup dried cranberries• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar• 2 tbsp maple syrup• 2 tbsp peanut butter• 2 tbsp olive oil Instructions: 1. Place walnuts in small non-stick frying pan over med-low and toast about 5 min until lightly browned and fragrant.…
The holidays often bring joy through family and religious gatherings. However, with all the tasty food, it can seem impossible to control portions, and many experience guilt after overeating. Some tips to help enjoy feasts are to follow Canada’s Food Guide, plan treats and enjoy everything mindfully. Canada’s Food Guide recommends trying to fill half…
Every November marks a yearly diabetes awareness campaign. This is important because it is estimated that 2 in 5 people who have diabetes don’t actually know it yet, and early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent problems. Diabetes is a disease in which the body can’t use certain energy sources well anymore. Insulin is a…
Malnutrition, or more specifically undernutrition, is a serious condition that happens when your diet doesn’t contain enough nutrients. If you are 65 or older, consider doing a short nutrition screen here. Seeing how you are doing and making changes if needed can help your body work as well as possible to stay independent for longer.
We’ve equipped you with even more resources to help your back-to-school efforts run more smoothly. 1. Here‘s an article from our Registered Dietitian on packing school lunches. 2. You can find the pictured recipes and more school lunch ideas here. 3. Read this for more fun tips on getting your child to try new foods.
It can take some work to keep kids happy with their school lunches, especially if they only like a few options and get sick of those too. Keeping bagged lunches tasty and nutritious can help kids stay fueled up, which is important because kids learn best on a full stomach. You’re about to learn how…
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Plant-based foods are becoming more popular lately. This is partly because of the health benefits but also because of concerns about animal welfare and being environmentally friendly. If you’re interested in trying to incorporate more plant-based options this summer but don’t know how to get started, this article is for you. We’ll explore some no-cook…
Check out this demo on how to make a nutritious cheesecake smoothie. This is a great on-the-go option or after-exercise snack to refuel. Although cheesecake is in the name, this smoothie isn’t overly sweet – adding more cherries, sweetener or sugar to taste can make it sweeter. Click here to see the demo.