Tag: half your plate

Dec 11, 2014

Smart shopping tips to add more fruits and veggies to your diet

Filling Half Your Plate with fruits and veggies is easier if you prepare for the week before going grocery shopping.…

Dec 9, 2014

Recipe of the Month: Chickpea sweet potato stew with barley

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I’m always looking for quick, satisfying meal ideas. The beautiful thing…

Dec 4, 2014

All about sweet potatoes!

As the sweet potato is our vegetable of the month, we decided to give you all the hard facts on…

Nov 27, 2014

It’s easy to fill Half Your Plate, even at a Tailgating Party!

Tailgating before the big Grey Cup game? Here are some super easy tips to fill Half Your Plate with fruits…

Nov 25, 2014

Healthy sides to fill Half Your Plate all through the holiday season!

There’s nothing like American Thanksgiving to get us thinking about the holiday season! All the decadent meals can be daunting, but…

Nov 21, 2014

Sneaking fruits and veggies in for picky eaters!

Got a picky eater in your house? Try some of these recipes to “sneak in” half a plate of fruits…

Nov 18, 2014

It’s Chilly Outside…Time for Stew!

As the days get chillier and we start to see snow, who doesn’t love to curl up with a warm…

Nov 12, 2014

Snack Attack? Think Fruits and Veggies!

We all know how wonderful snacking is – it fills your mid-afternoon cravings, stabilizes your blood sugars, and helps avoid…

Nov 6, 2014

Food to warm you up: Stuffed spaghetti squash!

The first time I tried spaghetti squash was thanks to a garden centre mistake. The squash was a hand-me-down from…

Nov 4, 2014

PotaTOES , PotAHtoes – what’s the difference?

You may think that the biggest difference in potatoes is how you pronounce the word itself, but there is so…

Oct 30, 2014

Make a Health(ier) Choice this Halloween

Costumes and Pumpkins and Candy, Oh My!  While the trick or treaters are out, it can be hard to resist…

Oct 28, 2014

It’s Easy to Add Beets!

Beets may seem like a difficult vegetable to incorporate into your meals, but they are actually quite easy to use!…

Oct 23, 2014

Delicious dates – More than just a dessert bar!

Don’t get us wrong, we love date squares – but dates have so much more potential! This powerful fruit is high…

Oct 21, 2014

All about corn!

As corn is our vegetable of the month, we wanted to share some tips to getting the most out of…

Oct 14, 2014

Recipe of the Month: Asian-style chicken corn soup

With the arrival of fall weather there’s nothing like a hearty soup is to make you feel cozy. Well, maybe…

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