Dietitian Tips Health & NutritionGo Red: 6 Red Foods To Supercharge Heart Health It’s time for the ultimate red month again, not just for Valentine’s Day, but also for Heart Month celebrations across the country. Not only can red foods decorate your dish with vibrancy, they also deliver impressive nutrients and antioxidants that you can’t find anywhere else. 6 Red Superfoods To Enjoy: Beets The unglamorous rough peel… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & NutritionMove Vegetables From The Side To the Center in 2016 The New Year is a perfect time to reflect on the changes we need to make. And for most people, healthy eating often makes the top 3 resolutions. However, after a few weeks, most of us may not be able to stick with it. With all the best intentions for good health, our diet resolutions… Read More
Dietitian Tips Fall/Winter Health & NutritionFight Holiday Stress with Stress-Busting Foods The holidays are meant to be a joyful time of celebration with family and friends. But often, all that celebrating – and the work it entails behind the scenes – can lead to some serious holiday stress. From house guests and parties to shopping and cooking, the holidays can serve up a jumbo portion of… Read More
Dietitian Tips Fall/Winter Health & NutritionCreate Ultimate Comfort Food Combo To Boost Your Immune This Winter The month of November means the beginning of flu season. The cold and flu bugs are ready to tear their way through offices and schools, leaving you and your family sniffly, sick, grumpy, and achy all over. And good nutrition is particularly important during this time of the year. When it’s dark and cold, it… Read More
Dietitian Tips Fall/WinterGive Your Thanksgiving Leftovers a Second Chance to Shine with Lentils It’s that time of year again when families celebrate Thanksgiving with a food fest. A traditional roasted turkey, along with seasonal pumpkin and cranberries are no doubt a party favourite. After a night of family reunion, a full-fridge of leftovers may need some creativity to shine yet one more time. Here are some healthy ideas… Read More
Dietitian Tips Fall/Winter Health & Nutrition KidsEat Clean: Cut Sugar from Your Child’s Back-to-School Lunch As the summer holidays begin to fade away and the new school year is about to begin, what to pack for school lunches and after-school snacks is once again on our minds. A trip to the supermarket will be bombarded with snacks with colorful cartoon characters marketed to kids - and their parents. Most of… Read More
Dietitian Tips Health & Nutrition5 Smart Snacks To Eat After Your Workout Written by Canadian Lentils Dietitian Gloria Tsang, RD After a satisfying session of exercise, eating a post-workout snack makes sense. It helps replenish glycogen storage and blood sugar used up during your work. It also helps a strength training athlete to repair muscle damage, and an endurance athlete to improve stamina. However, does everyone need… Read More
Dietitian TipsNew Lentil Products At Stores Written by Canadian Lentils Dietitian Gloria Tsang, RD Now that kids are back in school, easy meal preparations are back on the table. Lentils are becoming the staple of many Canadian families over the past year. It just makes so much sense that we are welcoming this super food onto our dining tables. More and… 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 Fall/Winter Health & NutritionLighten Up Your Favorite Comfort Foods This Season Written by Canadian Lentils Dietitian Gloria Tsang, RD The holiday season is often the time when some people put on weight. It can mean 1 to 2 pounds or even more. This year, you can completely skip the weight gain portion and still choose to eat all the goodies that make the holiday season joyous… 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
