Fresh NUrishment

05/01/2013

Day 2 of the Super-Foods Smoothie Challenge! Thanks to all those who signed up. Hope things are off to a great start=-)

04/23/2013

Get Ready...

The Super-Foods Smoothie Challenge is launching next Monday. Let me know if you are interested in signing up!

04/11/2013

Ready for a challenge?

I am launching a Super-Foods Smoothie challenge that will run Mondays-Fridays from April 29th-May 31st. Check out the additional information and let me know if you would like to join!

04/09/2013

Weekly Tip:

When drinking coffee make sure you increase your water intake. Coffee is a diuretic and can lead to dehydration throughout the day if you are not counterbalancing the effects with water.

04/03/2013

The average person throws out an alarming amount of spoiled food each week.
Check out Dr. Mercola's article for tips on reducing waste.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/01/21/How-to-Waste-Less-Food.aspx

Wasted food means wasted resources. Stop wasting food and buy only the right amount to avoid the increasing number of wasted calories per person every day.

04/01/2013

Weekly Tip:

The average person is not consuming near enough fibre! Here are some great ways to add more fibre to your diet:
- increasing intake of raw fruits and veggies
- adding ground flaxseeds or chia seeds to yogurt, smoothies or cereal
-consuming beans and legumes
-eating more whole grains, i.e.: oats, brown rice, quinoa, etc.

03/27/2013

DID YOU KNOW...

A study performed by Harvard University found that 'people who regularly eat nuts are less likely to have heart attacks or die from heart disease than those who rarely eat them.'

Raw nuts are the healthiest and make for great snacks!

Many people think of nuts as just another junk food snack. In reality, nuts are excellent sources of protein and other healthful nutrients. One surprising finding from nutrition research is that pe...

03/25/2013

Weekly Tip:

There are many great food sources of calcium other than dairy. Try adding spinach, collard greens, broccoli, or sesame seeds to your meals in order to boost your intake of this essential mineral. For a more complete list, check out: www.whfoods.com

03/18/2013

Weekly Tip:

Next time you go grocery shopping, try a new fruit or vegetable. Rather than buying more carrots when you run out, replace them with beets or another vegetable of choice. It is important to eat different foods in order to receive a variety of nutrients.

03/14/2013

Grapefruits are in season and are absolutely delicious right now! Try broiled grapefruit for something different:

1. Heat oven to broil
2. Cut grapefruit in half and in between segments to loosen
3. Drizzle a little raw honey or pure maple syrup on each half and sprinkle with cinnamon
4. Bake for 4-5 minutes until sugars start to caramelize
5. Top with a dollop of plain yogurt to add a little protein

ENJOY!!!

03/13/2013

Do you or someone you know experience sensitivities to gluten? If so, you may be interested in attending this expo. For more information visit the following link:

http://glutenfreeexpo.ca/ab/calgary/

WHEN: March 24, 2013, 11:00 – 5:00 WHERE: Big Four Building, 1801 Big Four Trail SE, Calgary {LOCATION MAP} The Gluten Free Expo is the largest gluten free event in Canada. Whether you're looking for products that taste great or trying to learn how to

03/11/2013

Weekly Tip:

Start drinking more filtered water throughout the day to help your body function properly. Try adding frozen berries, fresh lemon, lime, or mint to make it more exciting!