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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Many of us love July because this is the month that nature brings out her berries and stone fruits in abundance. These colorful and sweet jewels fromBritish Columbia’s fields and orchards are little powerhouses of nutritional protection. Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C; and because of their seeds, raspberries contain a
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On crisp autumn days, we welcome our return to a warm home. It increases our pleasure to be greeted by the scrumptious aromas of potatoes baking in the oven and a savoury soup simmering on the stove. Vegetables such as potatoes and yams are welcome features of fall menus. The potato originated in what is
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There’s nothing like the wind in your hair and saltwater spray on your face to help build up an appetite! At the same time, food preparation aboard a sailing vessel presents a unique set of challenges. Water, fuel, refrigeration and preparation time may be in short supply; stove burners, counter space and storage are generally
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As we move from summer holidays into fall, a challenge that surfaces annually is that of regularly filling our lunch bags, for school, work, autumn hikes, or other pursuits. Whether our task is to meet the appetites of a crew of ravenous teenagers, to find something tasty to get us through the afternoon, or to
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