Habits: a. “A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition.” b. “An established disposition of the mind or character.” (Sourced from: Free Dictionary). We created the habit, and we can fix it, if needed. If you have something you want to change in your life, start taking action today! Choose to…
Portion Sizes: Where’d we go wrong? Is eating a smaller meal dieting? It depends on how small of a meal you are talking about… When dining out, smaller sized meals may be better. Even opting to go with an appetizer may be wise, if you are dining at a restaurant that is known for larger portion…
Healthy is stylish when dining-out! The potential Problem: You don’t want your friends to peg you as the over-critical, and too careful foodie who is picky, and won’t let loose over a plate of french fries. Yet, you want to eat healthy!A reasonable question: How can you eat healthy, while not imposing on your friends…
I chose to go with just the veggie option, and no crispy onions. I didn’t even get Tofu in the dish, because I wanted more veggies! I’d rather have more veggies than Tofu! The sauce that they use is good, but for the meal to be healthy and nutritious for the meal, the sauce should…
First-class service and an attention to detail, along with nutritious healthier food options presented in a contemporary manner, truly sets this fine-dining restaurant apart from others. No wonder it was named the best new restaurant in 2013 by Where Calgary Magazine. A first-rate restaurant is a combination of impeccable service, very high quality fresh foods, excellent…
I had the pleasure of dining at this unique restaurant with my fellow Health-Focused Foodies a couple of weeks ago from Healthy Dine Out Calgary’s Social Club, and it was a great dining experience! This restaurant prides itself on making their dishes from scratch, and ensuring their food is fresh, and cooked daily. I had yet…
Soup Sampling has to be one of my favourite things to do! I had the amazing opportunity to sample Primal Soup Company’s soups down at the Market on Macleod. I also met Terry Lo, who is one of the most well-known foodies in Calgary. For a brief time, Executive Chef Duncan Li, who oversees both The Yellow…
Contemporary and Intimate The Raw Bar is a unique, and lovely dining experience in Calgary that offers healthier meal alternatives. It is located in the Hotel Arts and it is worth the visit. When you first walk into the dining area, you at once notice the contemporary look of the restaurant; intimate dining spaces with just…
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…