This quick video shows you how to make 6-ingredient meatballs in less than 30 mins. Make a double batch and throw them in the freezer. The next time you need a healthy meal on the fly, you can throw them in some taco shells with salsa or on a crusty roll with tomato sauce for
When life throws you a curve ball, what do you do? Try something new and take a swing at it? Let it pass until the perfect pitch comes along? Hit it out of the park because you already know how to hit a curve ball? There is no right answer since everyone reacts differently to
The average 20-33 year old male in 1944 consumed approximately 700 calories more per day than our present-day males of the same age. It was the quality of food rather than the quantity of food that made up those extra calories. Whole eggs, butter and cream were preferred over egg whites, margarine and dessert toppings.
Basal Metabolic Rate, fondly known as BMR, is one of those scientific discoveries (circa 1770’s) that has stood the test of time. Simply put, it is the rate at which the body functions at rest, in a warm environment, and after at least 12 hours of not eating. It is so important to good
On the eve of the launch of Canada’s new food guide, let’s look at the big picture. According to Health Canada, the new guide will encourage the usual whole grains, vegetables, and fruits but will also push for the consumption of plant-based proteins found in beans, legumes, and soy. This doesn’t mean that Health
Can we really outsmart the body? Probably not. Automatically closing our eyes when we sneeze is the perfect example of how the body just knows what to do. Less involuntary are the subtle cues that the body gives us to rebalance itself – thirst, hunger, exhaustion, and chills. How is it that we think we
Everything in life serves a purpose, including the holidays. Without them we may be tempted to just keep working. Perhaps the holidays help us to keep everything in moderation by ensuring we balance both our work time with our play time. This would deem the holidays as essential. With that in mind, the question is
It’s very easy to fall into the marketing trap of ‘low’ being the better option. Certainly having a low blood pressure or a low heart rate are goals for good health but when looking at food, should we choose low calorie or zero calories? Good question. Many people just jump on the band wagon
There are 5 voluntary tasks that we as humans must do to keep the body alive. These are 1) drink fluids, 2) eat food, 3) sleep, 4) go to the bathroom, and 5) dress to maintain body temperature. The body has internal alarms set for all of them – 4 of which are loud and
You know that feeling that is so hard to resist. You think “just one more” then you’ll stop and use some restraint next time. But it happens again – not on a regular basis but in moments when no one is looking, or when you think you’ve earned it. Wait! What are we talking about
Comfort foods are calorie dense and nutrient specific. When our bodies encourage us to eat comfort foods, it is looking for calories and more specifically, a certain type of them. We crave those comfort food calories because there is something…increased stress, lack of sleep, cold temperatures, fighting off infection, or simply skipping a meal… that
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