“You should eat it because . . . “

Posted by on Apr 10, 2012 in Raising healthy eaters, Recipes, Vegetables | 0 comments Quick, finish the sentence above! I’ll bet that most of you said “…it’s good for you!” Did you? I’m sure you heard that phrase over and over while you were growing up. There are many variations on that theme: You might have been told to eat something because: “…it will make you big and strong” “…it will give you lots of...
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What you need right now

Posted by on Jan 8, 2012 in Cooking, Health, Raising healthy eaters, Recipes | 3 comments Have you noticed it too?  In the first week of January, the “D” words are everywhere.  You can’t find a newspaper, magazine or website that isn’t preaching the gospel of “dieting” or worse, “detoxing” right now.  Sorry, folks; I’m not jumping on that bandwagon! As I’ve said before, the best approach to health is to take it one...
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I’ve bean meaning to share this. . .

Posted by on Aug 3, 2011 in Recipes | 2 comments Posted by Janet Nezon on August 3, 2011  People always tell me that they want to eat healthy, delicious food, but they aren’t prepared to spend a lot of time or money to do so.  To that, I always say “no problem!”  Healthy eating is so much simpler than most people think. (Have you noticed what I named my business?) Here’s the proof:  This is a simple, yet versatile...
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Now, why didn’t I think of that before?

Posted by on Apr 13, 2011 in Cooking | 1 comment Posted by Janet Nezon on April 13, 2011 Just like you, I’m always looking for an easy way to get healthy food ready fast! Let’s face it, we all lead busy, hectic lives.  Any little thing that can save a bit of meal prep time is always welcome.  Enter one of my favourite kitchen tools:  my electric rice cooker!! I have used this fabulous appliance for years to cook all different...
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Bright green for spring!

Posted by on Apr 11, 2011 in Recipes, Vegetables | 2 comments Posted by Janet Nezon on April 11, 2011 Fresh.  Bright.  Powerful.  Easy.  Delicious! If you have 5 minutes and some simple ingredients, you can whip together this delicious, healthy, spring-y treat with a million uses.  It is loaded with nutrients, antioxidants and good fats, but most importantly it is loaded with flavour! Spring Green Pesto 1/2 bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley, including...
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