Like so many people, 2020 has been our year of camping. Prior to this we might have gone once a year, for a couple of days, or just as likely not. Did you know there are wild animals out there? And dodgy weather? All that to say, I’m…
7 foods we’re loving this summer
Is it just me or is summer going by too quickly? Already we’re wringing our hands about back-to-school, and soon after that the weather will turn colder and we’ll be dealing with the coronavirus inside. Ugh. So for now, my family is committed to squeezing out every drop of sunshine…
Review: Save-On-Foods online shopping
I’m a regular user of Superstore’s PC Express service , but I also use Save-On-Foods delivery occasionally to help us get through a busy week. Here’s how it (usually) works. Pros: Two thumbs up for convenience. Placing, scheduling, and receiving your order is usually painless. Produce quality is typically fine. Cons: Despite the name,…
70 ways to get more vegetables in your life
We all know that eating more vegetables is one of the most consistent eating habits supporting better heart health, yet how many of us do it? I certainly don’t get the suggested half-plateful at every meal. So for summer fun, I thought I’d brainstorm a list of ways to get…
6 delicious uses for that bag of chickpeas
At the start of March, when we were stocking the pantry with a few extra staples, just in case, I ordered a bag of dried chickpeas in my online grocery order. When it came, it turned out to be a little bigger than I expected. 1.8kg, in fact, or about…
Racism: Listening, learning, amplifying, taking action
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu Given what’s happening in the world, we don’t need another post today about what to eat. Given that my purpose here is to help people live longer, healthier lives, what this…
Tomato and Zucchini with Salmon and Farro
Every Monday, my colleague Kristyn Hall and I have been doing live food and nutrition sessions for participants in our free Well@Home community . Next week I’ll be doing my first live Zoom cooking demo, so wish me luck! The recipe I’ll be profiling is this Tomato and Zucchini with Salmon and…
3 sweet spot solutions to lunch at home
If you’re one of the many people concerned about eating too much these days, particularly afternoon and evening snacking, I have one question for you: Are you eating enough for lunch? ( Breakfast matters too, but I’m just focusing on lunch today.) Eating more than you’re comfortable with is a complicated…