Food sovereignty, sustainable food choices, food security, nutrition care and prevention, food literacy are all “ingredients” for a healthier tomorrow and aspects of this year’s Nutrition month theme. A sincere thank you to First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI), Mamaweswen The …
How can we get nutrition in our daily lives? Most of have heard growing up “You are what you eat.” Foods filled with vitamins and nutrients A Sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines …
Reflect now on the importance of making informed food choices and developing good eating and physical fitness habits. Ways to celebrate: Do you tend to overeat at dinnertime? Switch your 9″ plates to 7″ plates. Eat the rainbow; challenge your …
Over time, we learn to accept and better adapt to change rather than fear it. Continual changes in creation from one day to the next, from one season to another, teach us about change, transformation and acceptance.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is a great reference guide. March is a great time to start thinking about what you want to plant and which plants you want to start growing indoors.
Ask your health care provider if they are in healthy range. Regular check ups and managing diabetes well can prevent heart disease and other complications of type 2 diabetes.
Sugar will stick to things like the proteins inside the blood vessels; this will make the blood vessels weak and they can become leaky and cholesterol buildup can occur. This will make for poor blood flow or complete blockages if …
It is not yet time to plant those seeds, but carve out time to begin preparations. Make a list of what you would like to grow. Trade/barter some seeds. Consider the light (sun or artificial) needed for growth. Clean and …
Nutrient-Rich vegetables are associated with good heart health. Tomatoes. Beets. Red Cabbage. Red Bell Peppers. Radish. Rhubarb. Red Onions.
Freezing Leftover Butternut & Winter Squash Have plenty of butternut and winter squash this season? Why not, freeze them for later? Peel and Cut the squash into one-inch chunks. Spread the pieces on a single layer of parchment or wax …
Cedar Tea Ingredients 2 cups of freshly picked cedar 4 cups of water 2 tbsp of maple syrup or honey (optional) 2 cinnamon sticks (optional) Directions Bring water to boil in a medium-sized pot. Once boiling add fresh cedar, maple …
As Well As Blood Sugar levels. Leave the peel or skin on your cucumbers, apples and potatoes to boost your daily fiber intake. Kids should eat between 19 – 25 grams of fiber per day. Adults should eat between 25-38 …