In honour of heart health month, try some red beauties:
24 February 2022
Nutrient-Rich vegetables are associated with good heart health. Tomatoes. Beets. Red Cabbage. Red Bell Peppers. Radish. Rhubarb. Red Onions.
Spirit Of Food — Employee Picks Contributor — Autumn Watson
23 February 2022
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 …
Spirit Of Food — Employee Picks Contributor — Natalie Mooy
23 February 2022
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 …
Fibrous Food Have A Positive Impact In Our Health…
22 February 2022
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 …
Lower your risk of heart disease with lifestyle changes.
21 February 2022
Managing stress is an important step to take in order to lower your risk of heart disease while living with diabetes. Stress can raise blood pressure and lead to unhealthy behaviours. Find healthy coping mechanisms. Meeting with a mental health …
Tomato has four chambers and is red. Heart has four chambers and is red.
21 February 2022
Research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopene and are pure heart and blood food. Eating a balanced meal with foods that are low in fat and cholesterol can help to prevent heart disease.
Try these activities for some epic winter fun:
18 February 2022
Ever create a winter bucket list? Go mushing at North Ridge Ranch in Muskoka. Take a fat bike ride through the snowy wilderness trails in Huntsville. Cross country skiing or snowshoe in snowy Ontario. A simple walk is a step …
A Diet Hugh In Fibre Reduces The Risk Of Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
17 February 2022
It also helps to: • lower blood pressure • lower bad cholesterol • lower blood sugar • achieve a healthy weight
Spirit Of Food — Employee Picks Contributor — Crystal Bomberry
16 February 2022
Butternut Squash Quinoa Pilaf 8 1/2 cup Servings Ingredients 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 5 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup sliced almonds 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 tablespoon snipped …
Bear Moon Our Grandmother
16 February 2022
The plants, the trees, the water, the wind, the rocks and the mountains have spirit. The sky worlds, including the moon and other planets have spirit. All of these are part of our first family, the natural world. The name …
Preventing heart disease.
15 February 2022
Strengthening the heart. Lowering anxiety and stress Reducing blood sugar levels. For an exercise to be considered cardio, it must raise your heart and breathing rate from moderate to vigorous intensity level. Thirty to 60 minutes of daily cardiovascular exercise …
10-30 minutes of physical activity a day is the goal
14 February 2022
The Goal: Maintaining healthy weight and regular movement can reduce your risk of both type 2 diabetes and heart disease.