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...

Pumpkin Season in Vancouver!

Fall is officially here, which means it is time to indulge in pumpkins and squashes.   My favourite is the kabocha squash because it is naturally sweet. The easiest way to prepare this squash is to roast it whole in the oven (I like to do it at 350F for 1-2...

One More Reason to Have More Fatty Fish!

Omega-3 fats have been in the spotlight for a long time now and most people are aware that it is good for the heart and supports immune health. Moreover, a recent study sheds some light on the impact of omega-3s on dementia prevention, which adds another great reason...