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•Convenient Foods Are Changing The Way We Cook
by: News Canada
(NC)—Convenient foods, a rapidly-growing grocery store segment, take the rush out of meal time preparation and make it easy for family members to help get dinner on the table.
Convenient foods are quick to prepare or ready to heat-and-eat vegetables and meats that you mix-match-and-season according to your family's tastes. Many convenient offerings, including new Schneiders Quick Serve frozen chicken and pork, are packaged in re-sealable bags to minimize waste and make...
•Balance Your Moods With Food
by: News Canada
(NC)-Here are some helpful hints on the nutrients you need to stay emotionally fit and help prevent mood-swings. These foods help keep you hormonally healthy - see Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating to ensure that you get all of the nutrients needed to maintain a well-balanced diet for optimal overall health.
Before breakfast:
Start your day with greens+™, a balanced formula of 23 herbs, vitamins, minerals, organic and nutrient-rich foods to help boost...
•Toasty Plum Pecan Waffles with Fresh Plums and Maple Syrup
by: News Canada
1st Prize – Breakfast Category
Recipe created by Alexandra Jersyk Ricciuti, Dorchester, Massachusetts
Make It Special Chef Recipe Contest
Chef Quote: I enjoy working with plums because of their versatility and their ability to pair with a wide variety of foods. This recipe brings out the diverse tastes of plums by using them both cooked and fresh. – Alexandra Ricciuti
(NC)—Made with juicy California plums, this recipe is a wonderful twist on a traditional waffle for...
•Food For Thought Tea Is A Satisfying Part Of A Healthy Diet
by: News Canada
(NC)—Tea news continues to stir the pot in Canada. Records show we drink as many as 7 billion cups of tea each year – and those who study it as a dietary factor are now telling us not to put on the brakes. Both black tea and green tea contain antioxidant plant compounds called flavonoids, which are thought to be important cancer fighting agents. This, combined with its potential benefits against heart disease – plus zero calories and comparatively low levels of caffeine –...
•Office Lunches Sans Sandwich
by: News Canada
(NC)—If carrying lunch is too reminiscent of school days, maybe it's because you're packing the same old sandwiches.
If your office lunchroom has a fridge with a freezer and a microwave oven, bring something different – frozen, fully-cooked foods that you can heat and eat in about 3 minutes. By preparing your own hot meal, you'll eat better, save money, and still have time for a brisk walk at lunch time.
Here are some fresh lunch ideas that are easy to make when you start...
•Preparing The Perfect Birthday How To Make Planning Quick And Easy
by: News Canada
(NC)-Birthdays rank as the most important date of the year for many young children. Besides the cake and the presents, it's a day when families communicate that a child is special and loved.
For a parent, this can mean a whole lot of pressure and money. Statistics Canada hasn't yet studied the birthday party economy, but with 5.5 million kids 13 and under…that can add up to some serious dollars and serious stress in planning.
Across Canada, time-starved parents may find...
•Slushies Made Easy As 1 2 3
by: News Canada
(NC)-Amusement parks, arenas, convenience stores & slushies. For only pennies, doesn't a fresh nutritious slushie that could be made at home with your family make better cents? Hamilton Beach has introduced a Snowman™ Ice Shaver that makes soft fluffy snow shavings for fun drinks, and desserts that kids can help make. With the Ice Shaver's numerous safety features, children can help Mom use this electrical appliance to make an assortment of tasty, nutritious treats....
•An Ode To Dad
by: News Canada
(NC)-For over a hundred years, we have dedicated the third Sunday in June to honour dear ol' Dad. This year, treat Dad like a king and honour him in style. Yvonne Diesing, Dockers® Brand Manager, provides the following gift ideas to help make this Father's Day perfect for him:
Grill him - Present Dad with a new set of accessories for his outdoor grill. Make his day by breaking them in and creating his all-time favourite meal.
Score a hole in one - Treat him to an...
•Folic Acid Necessary For Preventing Neural Tube Defects
by: News Canada
(NC)-With June being National Spina Bifida Awareness Month, it's a great opportunity for Canadians to become educated on the importance of folic acid for healthy infants. In Canada, it is estimated that four out of every 1,000 children born will have a neural tube defect, such as spina bifida. Spina bifida occurs when the lower end of the neural tube fails to close resulting in abnormal growth in the spinal cord and backbone. Most infants born with this condition survive,...
•Eat Out Choice At Home
by: News Canada
(NC)—If your family craves restaurant variety, but your budget says eat in, there is a compromise. Enlist a little family cooperation and everyone can enjoy a different meal without causing short-order chaos in your kitchen.
The first step to creating Chez Roadhouse at home is for everyone to agree on one easy-to-prepare protein choice as the basis for their menu selection. Practically everyone loves versatile chicken and you can build so many entrées around it.
To make...
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