Category Archives: health

Rose Reisman’s Personal Gourmet Frozen Food Delivery Service

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One morning, my husband called me from work asking me if I had seen the cooler bag in the front hall. I hadn’t noticed it yet but I quickly realized exactly what it was! It was my Rose Reisman Personal Gourmet Frozen Food that had been delivered over night. I was so impressed because not only was the bag packed with a large ice pack, but it was also “locked” shut with a tag that could only be opened with scissors. This way, I would know if the bag had been tampered with, after all, it did contain some yummy … Continue reading →

Bio-K+ Probiotics {REVIEW}

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One of the health buzz words out there these days is probiotics. We get it in our yogurt every day but is it enough and is it enough of the right kind? Enter: Bio-K+ Probiotics All Bio-K+ products contain a unique, patented probiotic formula of L. acidophilus CL1285® and L. casei LBC80R®. Bio-K+ Probiotics come in two forms: caspules and a variety of different flavours of Fermented Milk. The capsules are VERY small and are super easy to swallow. They don’t taste like anything and other than knowing that they are providing me with probiotics so that I can be … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 6 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5 Here are the stats to show my progress in my “Get Healthy Challenge”:Start Weight: 190 poundsEnd of Week 1: 185 poundsEnd of Week 2: 183 poundsEnd of Week 3: 182 poundsEnd of Week 4: 179 poundsEnd of Week 5: 179 pounds Starting BMI: 28.9End of Week 1 BMI: 28.1End … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 5 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4 Health Update: For those of you who are new to these posts, I’ve been fighting off pneumonia for the past couple of weeks. I’m finally starting to feel better and I just finished the antibiotics this weekend. I am happy to announce that although I did fall off the healthy eating … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 4 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3 This week has been very challenging for me as I have pneumonia. I finally decided I had better get my behind to the doctor and I am sure lucky that I did. No wonder I’ve been dragging, feeling a serious lack of energy and not able to kick this cold that I’ve had … Continue reading →

Foodie Friday: Brussel Sprouts and Broccoli Slaw

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Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli SlawFrom Healthy Starts Here by Mairlyn Smith PHEc (Whitecap) I have never liked Brussel Sprouts, but who knew you could eat them raw! They taste great – especially in this slaw recipe. I am so excited to have found this recipe. I added cauliflower to mine as well. Ingredients:1 lb (500 g) broccoli = one large bunch1 cup (250 mL) Brussels sprouts½ medium red onion1 large red pepper1 large orange pepper2 large carrots, scrubbed well, unpeeled Dressing:½ cup (125 mL) apple cider vinegar – pure apple cider vinegar2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin oil1 tsp (5 … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 3 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2 I am so excited to share that I feel like I succeeded in Week 2 of my “Let’s Get Healthy” Challenge too! By no means is this journey easy for me. Quite the contrary, however, it is getting slightly easier day by day! Start Weight: 190 poundsEnd of Week 1: 185 poundsEnd of Week 2: … Continue reading →

AMAZING Breakfast “Grab and Go” Cookies

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My Mom shared this recipe with me when she saw it on City Line and boy am I ever glad that she did! Breakfast “Grab and Go” Cookies From Healthy Starts Here by Mairlyn Smith PHEc (Whitecap) DRY INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cups (375 mL) oat bran1 1/2 cups (375 mL) large flake oats1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour3/4 cup (175 mL) ground flaxseed1/2 cup (125 mL) Scottish, Irish or steel-cut oats2 tbsp (30 mL) wheat germ2 tbsp (30 mL) cinnamon1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda1 cup (250 mL) dried cranberries or blueberries1/4 cup (60 mL) at least 60% cocoa mass … Continue reading →

Do You Suffer From Heartburn?

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I’ve recently had a wonderful article about heartburn entitled Heartburn-Friendly Kitchen Tips: Cooking to Cool Things Down that is a worthwhile read if you suffer from heartburn. The article covers the following topics in great detail: Heartburn: How Does It Happen? Go Low-Fat to Ease Heartburn Switch to low-fat or fat-free dairy Fire up the grill Eat your veggies Don’t supersize your plate Avoid Acidic and Spicy Foods Spice It Up Without Heating It Up Start with better ingredients Cook with caution Be adventurous with flavors If you or someone close to you suffers from heartburn, this article is a … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 2 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1 I survived Week 1 of my “Let’s Get Healthy” Challenge! YAY! Start Weight: 190 poundsEnd of Week 1: 185 poundsStarting BMI: 28.9End of Week 1 BMI: 28.1I still need to do my other measurements. For a few years now, I’ve read a number of bloggers who have tracked their “weight loss” or “path to healthier living” and … Continue reading →