Spring/Summer Recipe Round Up16 Recipes for an Al Fresco Mother’s Day Delight your mom this May with a beautiful and fresh Mother’s Day feast all while enjoying the gorgeous Spring weather by taking your celebration outdoors. Embrace the season and enjoy these light and bright recipes al fresco in the crisp Spring air and sun on the back deck or patio. Mom will appreciate not only… Read More
Spring/Summer Recipe Round Up26 Make-Ahead BBQ Side Dishes to Bring to Your Next Cookout Summer is officially here which means the arrival of backyard potluck season! Whether a pool party, friends’ barbecue, neighborhood block party, or family reunion it seems like every weekend is an opportunity for someone to play host. This also means you likely have been tasked with bringing some sort of side dish to complement the… Read More
Spring/Summer Recipe Round Up16 Crave-able Summer Grilling Recipes To Try At Your Next BBQ The warm weather is finally here to stay which means it is time to start hosting and attending backyard parties and embracing grilling season. Summer is a time for colourful dishes and socializing with friends over great food. This summer, embrace light and fresh recipes incorporating seasonal produce and try out how plant-based proteins like… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerCelebrating Exciting August Food Days With Lentils & More August is known for its long summer days and scorching weather in Canada. It’s also a time when families go on road trips during the provincial holiday long weekend. But did you know that there are actually many national food days to celebrate in August? I have chosen a few interesting food days to share… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerMeatless Grilling Can Be Fun Too! Vegetarian and grilling don’t need to be an oxymoron. Whether you wish to go meatless once in a while, or have vegetarian guests coming to your BBQ party, there are delicious ways of preparing meatless dishes that are tasty and wholesome. Main Dish Burgers A juicy burger is one of the summer’s favourites. Going meatless… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/Summer Health & NutritionNational Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Month Written by Canadian Lentils Dietitian Gloria Tsang, RD It’s June, and that means summer produce is starting to come into season. In fact, it’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, so what better time to think about adding more fruits and vegetables to our diet? With the number of fresh, seasonal choices getting larger and… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerHow to Barbecue Safely This Summer Written by Canadian Lentils Dietitian Gloria Tsang, RD Barbecue season is here! If you’re like me, you can’t wait to open up the barbecue and start cooking outside. You probably know that it’s important to ensure your barbecue and propane tank are operating safely, but did you know that it’s also important to implement some… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerFire Up the Grill: A Beginners’ Guide Written by Canadian Lentils Dietitian Gloria Tsang, RD In most homes, there’s one person in charge of the barbecue. Truthfully, it’s usually a man. Whether you’re a woman who’s always left the outdoor cooking to the man of the house, or you’re just someone who’s new to the art of cooking with fire, the five… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerExplore Various Sugars with Lentils This Summer Written by Canadian Lentils Dietitian Gloria Tsang, RD Have you ever noticed that there’s a new product every time you shop for sugar at the grocery store? With kids out of school and summer time days off, many of us are cooking and baking more at home. Why not explore various sugar this summer with… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/Summer Health & Nutrition5 Steps to Prepare a Gluten-Free Father’s Day BBQ Party Written by Canadian Lentils Dietitian Gloria Tsang, RD Planning a Father's Day barbecue party? But what if your dad needs a gluten-free way to enjoy his burger? Here are some simple ideas that do not require being a gluten-free expert. Simple Gluten-Free Burger Ideas for Dad 1. Make a gluten-free burger patty from scratch Store-bought… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/Summer Health & Nutrition Kids5 High-Protein Summer Snacks On The Go Just like any meal, a well-balanced snack should also contain some protein-rich food. Most of us pay attention to cooking a well-balanced meal. But we don't pay as much attention when it comes to preparing snacks. Just like any meal, a well-balanced snack should also contain some protein-rich food. Why is protein so important? Not… Read More
Dietitian Tips Spring/SummerMix & Match Lentils with Colourful Summer Produce Because they are so wonderful in warm, hearty dishes, we sometimes forget about lentils in the warm summer months. But lentils are an excellent way of adding protein to the wide variety of summer produce currently available in grocery stores and at farmers’ markets. When choosing your produce, it’s important to aim for a wide… Read More
