May is Arthritis Awareness Month   Arthritis literally means joint inflammation.  It is not a single disease, but refers to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases and other conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, which [...]

Colourful, fragrant rice which can be pressed into a small, lightly-oiled bowl, inverted and unmolded onto a decorative serving plate, then garnished with fresh cilantro and slices of lime and tomato.  Original Recipe Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups basmati rice 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 1 1/4 (14 [...]

Recent studies show that long periods of sitting cause serious physiological responses that are related to chronic disease and premature death. The average Canadian is immobile 9.5 hours a day. People who stood up frequently were found to be fitter, leaner and with smaller waistlines. And it was how often they stood that mattered, not [...]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and serve with tortilla chips!   Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers 1 (14.5 ounce) can [...]