Food & Nutrition
Food & Nutrition Articles
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Health Effects of Drinking Soda
By: Annalise Roberts & Claudia Pillow | August 30, 2010
At any given lunch period at Old Union Elementary School in Southlake, Texas, 28 cans of carbonated soda (many wrapped in foil to keep cool) are being consumed amongst 106 third graders. In other words, 26% of the class is drinking soda at lunch. By the end of the day, 60% of all the third graders w... Read More » -
Community Supported Agriculture: Affordable Local & Organic Produce
By: Crystal Di Domizio | August 23, 2010
Inspired to start eating more local and organic produce but don’t know where to start? Joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) might be exactly what you’re looking for! Over the last decade CSA has become a very popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food straight from the f... Read More » -
Be Cool This Summer: Gluten-free Ice Cream Sandwiches
By: Annalise Roberts & Claudia Pillow | August 16, 2010
Ice Cream is a delicious treat any time of the year. But summer is the perfect season for ice cream sandwiches. If you have a gluten intolerance, you’ve probably had to pass them by. Now, you can once again indulge in this old–fashioned favourite. Enjoy our gluten–free ice cream sandwic... Read More » -
Health Benefits of Eating Local
By: Crystal Di Domizio | August 9, 2010
Have you ever taken a bite out of a big red strawberry, only to find that the inside is white and it lacks the rich and juicy flavour that you remember as a child? Chances are this strawberry was grown thousands of kilometers from your home. The main reason for this flavourless phenomenon is that... Read More » -
Gluten–Free Breakfast Burrito
By: Annalise Roberts & Claudia Pillow | July 26, 2010
A burrito, also named taco de harina, is a type of Mexican food. It often consists of a flour tortilla wrapped or folded around a filling. Southwestern cuisine, New Mexican cuisine, and Tex-Mex in particular, has popularized the breakfast burrito, in which elements of an American breakfast are wrapp... Read More » -
Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe: Gluten free
By: Crystal Di Domizio | July 19, 2010
Are you looking for a delicious breakfast or dessert that you can fully enjoy because you know that it’s good for you? One of my all time favourite foods is fresh granola with whole milk yogurt and local berries – healthy eating at its best! Store bought varieties of granola are expensive and... Read More » -
Gluten – Free Almond Crisps
By: Annalise Roberts & Claudia Pillow | June 28, 2010
These light, crispy almond cookies are perfect for an afternoon snack, but special enough to serve for dessert after dinner with homemade applesauce. Almonds are available year round in grocery stores and specialty shops and they are an excellent source of Vitamin E and B2 (riboflavin), tryptophan (... Read More » -
Preventing Childhood Eating Disorders and Food Anxiety
By: Annalise Roberts & Claudia Pillow | June 14, 2010
Childhood obesity is a hot topic in North America, but we should also be discussing the increasing rate of all eating disorders in school age children. Eating disorders such as compulsive eating, binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia make it harder for our children to experience academic, athl... Read More » -
Gluten-Free Lemon Pound Cake
By: Annalise Roberts & Claudia Pillow | May 17, 2010
This is the perfect little cake to serve with coffee and tea. Made with yogurt instead of butter, it has a bright lemon flavor, a tender crumb and a velvety texture. This recipe is a great choice for anyone making healthier food choices, but still craving a treat. Serve it with fresh berries, peache... Read More » -
Gluten-Free Coconut Brown Rice Pudding
By: Crystal Di Domizio | May 10, 2010
Breakfast, snack, or dessert? You decide! This delicious gluten-free, dairy-free rice pudding is a healthier alternative to the traditional white rice, milk and sugar. Sweetened with almond amasake and raw honey it’s packed with flavour and nutrients. Amasake is a fermented brown rice beverage ... Read More »
