Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and it is estimated that more than 23,000 women in Canada will be diagnosed with the disease this year.  Regular exercise and a diet that is low in fat and high in fruits and vegetables are two effective ways of preventing breast cancer. Exercise is [...]

Nutritious and crispy … Nutrispy! Original Recipe Yield:  2 servings Ingredients 1 bunch kale 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar, or whatever is your favourite) 1 pinch sea salt, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cut away inner ribs from each kale [...]

Let’s Eat! People who eat together with family or friends tend to make better food choices and have increased nutrient intakes.  Although it can take extra time and careful planning, gathering regularly at the dinner table for nutritious meals helps create well-being and a happy home.  It does not have to be as eventful and [...]

Original Recipe Yield:  6 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup red lentils 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili [...]

Low back pain (LBP) has been estimated to affect approximately 30% of the adult population, and as many as 50% of those over the age of 65 years. For those over the age of 65, a specific form of low back pain which can also produce lower extremity symptoms and significantly affect quality of life [...]