healthy eating

You’re Eating Flaxseeds Wrong

August 13, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Flaxseeds are a superfood that everyone recommends these days, even those that haven’t tried it because hey, it’s popular. But those diving into the flaxseed craze should be aware of how to eat flaxseeds the right way in order to…

Nutrition

Chocolate Milk: The Best Sports Recovery Drink?

August 7, 2018 Alex Kozovski

There are sports drinks, water, electrolyte-heavy drinks, BCAAS (branch chain amino acids) beverages – but what’s the best drink for sports recovery? According to a new study, the best drink could be the simplest: a glass of cold chocolate milk.…

Nutrition

Tips on Summer Food Safety

August 2, 2018 Alex Kozovski

The picnics and barbecues that come along with summer means more chances of contracting foodborne illnesses from a lack of summer food safety. Letting certain foods sit in the sun can lead to food poisoning risks if they aren’t prepared…

Health

4 Healthy Summertime Kebab Recipes

August 1, 2018 Alex Kozovski

From fish skewers to Brussels sprout sticks, here are four summertime kebab recipes that are worth risking a sunburn for. Seafood Skewers with Croutons and Orange The recipe: Seafood Skewers with Croutons and Orange Pick your favourite fish, skewer it, toss…

Nutrition

Why You Need to Eat More Lentils, Especially If You’re Diabetic

July 25, 2018 Victoria Simpson

Looking to balance your blood sugar? These tiny helpers could do the trick. Pulses -dry edible seeds from the legume family- are delicious. If you have trouble balancing your blood sugar levels and suffer from diabetes, there’s even more reason…

Nutrition

3 Must-Have Kitchen Appliances for Healthy Meals

July 17, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Want to eat more nutritiously, but don’t have the tools to make those meals on The Food Network? Here are three essential kitchen appliances you need to make those healthy meals easier: For Food Prep We eat with our eyes,…

Nutrition

Is a Smoothie as Healthy as a Solid Breakfast?

July 16, 2018 Alex Kozovski

While we know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, eating sugary cereals and bagels aren’t necessarily the best way to start your morning. Contradictory, right? So what is the best way to start your morning – solid…

Nutrition

Try this Hearty Campfire Dish at Your Next Cookout

July 16, 2018 Alex Kozovski

There’s no replacing hot dogs and s’mores, but if you want to change it up at your next campfire, check out this zero-degree chili recipe from Food Network Star and founder of Firelight Camps Emma Frisch. In her debut cookbook,…

Living

Three Reasons to Eat More Onions

July 14, 2018 Alex Kozovski

You probably avoid onions during the day, and that’s fine – no one wants that person with the stinky onion breath in the office. But you should find time to eat as much of this layered veggie as you can…

Nutrition

3 Pre-Made Foods to Avoid

July 10, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Even the laziest of cooks can admit that there are some foods that you just shouldn’t cut corners with. Here are three pre-made foods that you should ignore at the store and prepare yourself instead: Sliced Mushrooms The problem with…