Try this month’s recipes as a balanced breakfast, satisfying snack or healthy dessert. If you’re not a fan of plain yogurt, these recipes might even change your mind!
Dani’s Recipes: July 2011
Enjoy!
Danielle Van Schaick, BASc, RD
Dani Health & Nutrition Services
Is it true?!? There’s so much nutrition information out there that it can be hard to distinguish truth versus myth. Take a look at this month’s Nutrition News.
Nutrition News: June 2011 (link in left side bar)
Danielle Van Schaick, BASc(AHN), RD
Head Registered Dietitian
Dani Health & Nutrition Services
www.danihealth.com
Hello,
It’s BBQ and salad season…finally! This month’s Dietitian’s Kitchen highlights some foods/products you might find in my kitchen this summer.
Dietitian’s Kitchen
Enjoy!
Recipe of the Month: Greek Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is an ancient grain with the higest protein content of all whole grain. Not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is a complete protein (like meat and dairy).
If you are prone to migraines, try adding quinoa to your diet. Quinoa is [...]
Disease-Fighting Fungus, Surprise Antioxidant Agent, Super Starch, Protein and Fibre Powerhouse, and Heart-Friendly Legume!
These five super-hero foods typically get a bad rap, yet they all pack a nutritional punch! Can you guess what they are?
Nutrition News: May 2011 (link in left side bar)
Danielle Van Schaick, BASc(AHN), RD
Head Registered Dietitian
Dani Health & [...]
If you’re trying to lose weight, or know someone who is, please ready this month’s nutrition newsletter! We review some very important points to help you understand the connection between metabolism, weight, and the amount of Calories you eat each day.
Nutrition News April 2011 (link in left side bar)
If you would like to have [...]
New recommendations for calcium and vitamin D were released on Nov 30, 2010. Two changes that will affect many of us (mom’s) are:
1. Pregnant and lactating women do not need more calcium than their non-pregnant / non-lactating counterparts because during pregnancy and lactation the body is more efficient at absorption and utilization. Therefore, [...]
As many of your know, I send out a Nutrition Newsletter each month. This year, I wanted to start off with something positive!
When asked about our diet, what often comes to mind is those foods we should ‘cut out’ or eat less of. Right?!? Instead of taking this approach, how about starting [...]