Ways to Enjoy Soy

As a follow-up to the last blog post on the potential benefits of soy, let’s talk about about some ideas on how to include more of it in our diet.   Breakfast: instead of cooking oatmeal in water, cook it in unsweetened soy milk for a calcium boost try making a...

Question of the Week: Soy

Today’s nutrition topic: soy Soy beans contain protein, calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, B Vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids and fibre. It may be beneficial for promoting healthy heart and healthy bones and may help with menopause. The studies are inconclusive...

Chia – What is it?

Chia is a small seed native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is a good source of fibre and even has some protein and omega-3 benefits. A tip to enjoy chia is in the form of pudding.   Here are a few suggestions to get you started…   o   Unsweetened vanilla...