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Barbecued Sittin’ Chicken

Nutritionist Lauren Follett says once you have a ceramic chicken roasting dish, you can enjoy delicious, easy, healthy barbecued chicken all summer long!
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Heart Healthy Recipes

Looking for some tasty, heart-healthy recipes your family can enjoy? These three recipes are loaded with taste and goodness. Continue reading →

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Healthy Muffins FTW

Those big coffee-shop muffins? They’re cake shaped as muffins. You can have your muffin & eat smart with Lauren’s healthy Whole-Wheat Banana Muffins recipe. Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Goodness of Food

Food has the power to strengthen our family and our community. That’s why you’ll want to check out this book and tasty recipe. Continue reading →

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Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares

When your youngest, full of hope, texts you a recipe for squares, what do you do? Make them for Easter dessert, of course! Continue reading →

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Healthy Easter Treats

Sure the chocolate eggs are a tad addictive, but there are other tasty wee nuggets that are packed with nutrition. They’re called pulses and they are Healthy Easter Treats! Continue reading →

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WFD: Sweet Potato Stew!

Wondering what to cook for dinner? This tasty, nutritious sweet potato stew hits the “sweet” spot. You and the kids will be clamouring for seconds. Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Pancakes FTW!

  Do you celebrate Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday? If you do, here’s a new twist on this annual treat. Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients and they make a tasty addition to traditional pancakes. Sweet Potato Pancakes Ingredients 11⁄2 … Continue reading →

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Souper Friday: Enjoy a Bowl of Goodness!

  There’s nothing like soup to warm you up after a session of skating, sliding, skiing or walking Fido in the wintery outdoors. This easy Souper Friday soup recipe is packed with nutrients and wholesome goodness. It’s kid-approved and a … Continue reading →

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Yum Files: Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

by Lauren Follett, BA, RHN, Registered Nutritionist Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is an all-time favourite in my house. The best part is telling people it’s good for them! Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients ¾ cup coconut oil, melted ⅔ cup honey … Continue reading →

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