Tag: half your plate

Apr 7, 2020

Make the Most of Your Fruits and Veggies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Jen Ong Tone MHSc RD, #HalfYourPlate Registered Dietitian While you’re staying at home more often than usual, it’s a…

Apr 1, 2020

How Should I Handle my Fruits and Veggies During Covid-19 Pandemic?

By Jen Ong Tone MHSc RD, #HalfYourPlate Registered Dietitian Fruits and veggies are an important part of a healthy diet.…

Mar 18, 2020

Healthy Eating is About So Much More Than Food

How You Eat is Important Too! By Jen Ong Tone MHSc RD, #HalfYourPlate Registered Dietitian Did you know that March…

Feb 26, 2020

Eating fruits and vegetables for healthier digestion

  It’s clear that diet has an impact on digestion. Among the foods that are most important to gut health…

Jan 13, 2020

3 Tips to Stick to Your 2020 New Year’s Resolution

2020 goals list with decoration. We wish you a new year filled with wonder, peace, and meaning.

By Jen Ong Tone MHSc RD, #HalfYourPlate Registered Dietitian Did you make a new year’s resolution this year? According to…

Dec 2, 2019

Golden beet, mango and lemon pie

Vegetables in a dessert? Oh yes, and it’s delicious! We already know carrot cake and zucchini bread, but many other…

Nov 7, 2019

Root Vegetable Chips

Did you know that commercial vegetable chips closely resemble regular chips? Tomato and spinach purees added to commercial chips provide…

Oct 29, 2019

Soup as your main meal

Soups are quick to cook and so comforting. Here are three basic rules for a soup to be satisfying enough…

Sep 30, 2019

Half Your “FRESH” Plate

By: Gaby Burt-D’Agnillo, #HalfYourPlate Ambassador and Vice President Ambassador Coordinator, on behalf of FRESH What is FRESH? FRESH, Food Resources…

Jun 24, 2019

12 fruit and vegetable snack ideas

Watermelon Chia Parfait

A nutritious snack is a great way to get some energy to your body and a great opportunity to have…

May 29, 2019

3 easy kid friendly vegetarian dinners

Tofu, beans, veggies…These nutrient rich foods unfortunately aren’t often on kids favourite list.  The best way to encourage your little…

Apr 26, 2019

15 ways to add veggies to your meals.

Avocado Melon Breakfast Smoothie

Veggies are super allies when it comes to your health.  They help your body fight infections, fatigue and low moods,…

Mar 25, 2019

Mushroom Barley Risotto

Mushroom Barley

Recipe by Chef Michael Smith, 2019 The many different mushrooms at your supermarket are all prized for their deep earthy…

Mar 11, 2019

Ginger Steamed Bok Choy

Steamed Bok Choy from Chef Michael Smith

Recipe by Chef Michael Smith 2019 Bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage prized for its sweet tender flavour…

Feb 15, 2019

Spaghetti Squash Salad with roast tomatoes and fresh basil

Spaghetti Squash Salad

Recipe from Chef Michael Smith Spaghetti squash is known for its distinctive inner threads and their unique resemblance to cooked…

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