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Carrie please tell us about yourself, “I’m the creator of SNAC, a nutritional program empowering kids to practice healthy eating choices. I’m a certified nutritional consultant and an advocate for childhood health and wellness. I currently serve on the Oceanside Unified School Districts Wellness Committee, I’ve been a guest speaker on Mom On A Mission…
Let’s address the claim that oxalic acid in spinach and other greens causes kidney stones… By Alina Munson, Owner, Alina’s Green Smoothies (Calgary) About 85% of all kidney stones contain calcium salts, calcium oxalate and/or calcium phosphate. It seems logical to connect calcium oxalate with oxalic acid in some foods such as spinach, soy, tea, coffee, wheat, and some others. However,…
First, if you have never been to Bowen Island you should. It is so incredibly beautiful. The natural surroundings are captivating and the community of Bowen Island is very welcoming. I grew up on Bowen Island and, as some islanders have it… Well, I’ve been on and off of this island 3 times now,…
A little gem of a restaurant in Cochrane where you’ll find tasty foods and great service. Chiang Rai Thai Cuisine’s Mango Salad, yum! The food is always very delectable, and you can find healthy food items with fresh vegetables; the chef avoids frozen vegetables. This time, we opted to try the Mango Salad and boy, was it…
What a restaurant! I had the absolute pleasure of dining-out at the Ravenous Raven Resort’s Restaurant on Texada Island, what a treat it was… Out of all of the tasty menu items, I ended up ordering the Turkey Burger, which was homemade, and was so flavorful. The Lean ground turkey patty was seasoned with Dijon mustard and fresh…
Let’s see! I’m in love with the Tuna Tataki Salad at Coto’s! The Tuna is lightly seared with some spices added to it, and Avocado slices are placed decoratively on top of the salad. The salad dressing is made with Ponzu sauce which is delightful on your tastebuds, and doesn’t weigh the salad down, as the…
What a surprise! Waiting for a ferry in Powell River that would take us back to Texada Island, my two friends and I decided to stop in for lunch at the Thaidal Zone Restaurant. The Thai food was amazing! I would highly recommend ordering the Gaeng Kari, also known as the Yellow Curry Dish. It had a lot…
I’ve been to this restaurant previously, and by far, my favourite healthy dish is the Palak Paneer. In case you’ve never heard of Palak Paneer, it is made with spinach, spices, and you’ll find indian cheese, along with a bit of tomato with some fresh ginger slices on top of the paneer for decoration.…
It was an early morning today, and I felt like a healthy breakfast with lots of fruit! When thinking of what breakfast place to dine-out at that offers a wide selection of seasonal fruits, Cora’s is the place to go. I opted to have the Peggy’s Poached Breakfast which consisted of about 3 ounces of cottage cheese…
UNA PIZZA! From their website: “A neighbourhood restaurant serving Mediterranean influenced cusines with an emphasis on thin-crust, fresh topped pizzas & wine.” Usually there is about a 30-60 minute wait to sit and eat at UNA. Let that tell you how great the food is! Una had a feature pizza on Saturday night – the…
The Boxwood Café was a great choice for tasty local seasonal and sustainable food dishes. I had the pleasure of dining with my parents, a rare occasion when you get older, it seems. I decided to try the Ocean Wise Steelhead Trout, priced at $19.00, a delicious dinner. Importantly, this café sources their Trout from Vancouver Island,…
Have you been to Bluestar Diner, it’s a must! I decided to order the BSD Veggie Burger for $15, and upgraded my side of fries to a house salad for an extra$1, well worth it. I would recommend this veggie burger! Alot of veggie burgers do not have a lot of flavour, but this one did!…