Last fall, Vesanto travelled to Philadelphia for the American Dietetic Association’s 2007 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. During her trip, she facilitated an after-school program for teenagers in Malaga, New Jersey. This month’s column was inspired by that program. Do kids naturally hate vegetables or is this a myth that refuses to die? The […]
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Do you often find that you need something that you can grab as you rush out the door, and can eat on the run or at your destination? Does a commute to work replace a leisurely time at the breakfast table. Do you attend school but find your best time to eat something nourishing is
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Throughout my childhood, our family had a February tradition. During this grey, rainy month, my sisters and I were allowed to stay home from school for one day and do whatever we liked (within reason). This personal holiday was created by my mom, simply because February tends to be such a dreary month. Mahara Brenna,
Here we are again. It’s that time of year when we feel the aftermath of our holiday overindulgence and panic sets in. When we try to detect our “tight abs,” we discover they are hidden by even more layers of fat. We scour the supermarket checkout stands for the newest, quick-fix diet. We sign up
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We look forward to holiday feasting–yet our anticipation may be mixed. Experience taught us that it takes a lot of exercise in the New Year to shed bulges added in December. Some ask how we can feast while following dietary guidelines for heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. We might wonder how to create festive menus
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Do you long for days with a few more hours? If you can`t lengthen the clock, would you choose ten extra years of life, especially a decade that is lived in vibrant health? For the past 30 years, researchers have gathered clues about which practices can extend our lives. Some of the research centers on
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Kale has been hitting the headlines as a superstar among greens that are outstanding sources of calcium. It is an outstanding source of calcium (and the mineral is readily available to the body); is an excellent source of carotenoids (which are converted to vitamin A) and vitamins C and K; and provides iron.The calcium in
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When people switch toward a diet that is more plant-centered, a question often encountered is \”Where do you get your protein?\” As it turns out, it’s easy to get more than enough protein from plant foods. For example, here’s how much protein we get from each of the following: a cup of lentils or beans
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Sparkling white soup bowls are placed before us, each with a cluster of exotic salad greens at its centre. Our charming server pours a creamy green soup into our bowls from an elegant pitcher, and the greens become a leafy island. Thus dinner begins: a Spring Pea Veloute garnished with Lemon Scented Baby Herb Salad.
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No, not THAT gas crisis. After all, this is a nutrition column. I’m talking about challenges that may arise (in fact sometimes fill the room) when we switch from low to higher fibre diets. Often people are cautious about getting too full of beans, due to the reputation of these foods in the aroma department.
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