Rainbows Come In Boxes Too!

Posted by on May 9, 2012 in Raising healthy eaters, Vegetables | 0 comments   Are you trying to eat more fresh, local organic produce?  Last week I wrote about being part of a CSA as a fabulous way to support a local farmer.  Well if that doesn’t work for you, another idea is is to sign up for weekly box of fresh, local organic food delivered right to your door! I had a wonderful visit last week with Ran Goel, the co-founder of Fresh City Farms.  Fresh City...
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Livin’ On The Veg

Posted by on Apr 30, 2012 in Vegetables | 0 comments Now that’s what I call a Rainbow Plate!   That gorgeous rainbow chard was cultivated by the caring and talented hands of my friend Daniel Hoffman.  He and his team grew it organically on his local farm, The Cutting Veg. If you’ve made a commitment to make healthier choices for yourself, your family and our lovely planet, one of the easiest ways to act on that commitment is to get...
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What The Heart Desires For Valentine’s Day

Posted by on Feb 14, 2012 in Cooking, Recipes | 1 comment  Happy Valentine’s Day!  There’s no denying it.  If you listen to all the advertising and marketing, you know that you’re supposed to get that special someone a gift that’s sweet and heart-shaped to show your love.  And face it; red is definitely the colour of choice for this holiday of hearts.  While chocolate ranks right up there with top gift ideas, there is no...
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Lessons from the Grinch: How to have a happy, healthy holiday.

Posted by on Dec 13, 2011 in Health | 0 comments It’s that time of year again.  Homes and offices are decked out with festive trimmings.  Stores are bursting with holiday gift ideas.  TV shows, magazines and websites are offering up recipes, menus and instructions for making this holiday season prettier, trendier, tastier and even healthier.  It’s not hard to end up swirling in a sea of ideas, lists, tips, recipes and...
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How to lower the risk of diabetes & heart disease in teens.

Posted by on Nov 15, 2011 in Health, Raising healthy eaters, Vegetables | 0 comments Well, how do you like that!  In a new study published in this month’s Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers reported finding a link between decreased risk factors for diabetes and heart disease in teens and . . . are you ready for it . . . yes . . . vegetables!! Here’s how this news made me feel:The researchers analyzed the diets of over 2000 American teens....
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