Do your kids avoid fish? Up their dosage of Omega-3 with a natural supplement

shutterstock_85293151

It’s hard to get kids to eat fish. In fact, some parents may argue impossible. And yet certain types of fish such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, tuna and sardines are rich in one essential fatty acid, Omega-3, which has many great health benefits. The omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid. Highly concentrated in the brain, Omega-3 fatty acids are known to have a role in brain function as well as normal growth and development. They have also been credited to reduce the risk of heart disease, so much so that Canada’s Food Guide recommends … [Read more...]

Meet our chef!

Kingsway-Arms30

Enjoying a nutritious, tasty meal attractively served, is one of life’s pleasures. The experience becomes even more enjoyable when that meal does not require any preparation or clean-up! Appreciating such meals in your retirement residence dining room is just one of the many benefits of making such a lifestyle change. Eating well is especially important for maintaining good health as our bodies mature. Led by McCowan Retirement Residence Food Services Manager, Chef Aland Portillo, the food services team provide an array of appetizing meals … [Read more...]

Get creative with low-carb cooking

shutterstock_85160287

If you’re on a low-carb diet, preparing your own meals can be an important strategy for controlling your carbohydrate and sugar intake. With a few pointers on low-carb cooking, most meals and recipes can be modified to replace or reduce carbs. Here are some tips on how to get creative with low-carb cooking. If you’re preparing a meal or recipe that calls for certain carb-rich foods, it’s worth considering replacing them with alternative products. Bread, a staple in many meals, can be replaced by a number of nutritious low-carb … [Read more...]

Meal plans make for less waste and more saving

shutterstock_68635219

Planning your meals ahead of time can save you a lot of time and money. Here are some tips on how to introduce meal plans into your schedule and budget: Make a list of meals that your whole family enjoys. Take note of specific things family members won’t eat as well as a list of breakfast and lunch items. Look at your list and note the meals everyone enjoys and use this to prepare your meal plan. Once you’ve decided on your meal plan make your grocery list. Check your fridge and pantry and make sure you are not … [Read more...]

A taste experience on the wild side with bison and venison

MediumRare_post12

Beef or chicken? Chicken again? Do you sometimes get tired of the same old, same old every day? Then isn’t it time you stopped passing over the exotic and wild game selections and finally gave them a try? Expanding your horizons could open up your health and your taste buds to a wild, new eating experience. Maybe what’s preventing you is fear of buying a new meat, and then having no idea what to do with it at home.  Fear not. We’ve picked two popular game meats—bison and venison—and provided you with taste and preparation tips … [Read more...]

Raspberry ketones and weight loss

shutterstock_76606609

It’s well known that the most effective weight loss strategies require changes to both diet and physical activity. But beyond these lifestyle changes, there are supplements whose effects can help facilitate weight loss when used as complements to dietary and physical activity changes. One product that has received increasing attention as a weight-loss supplement is raspberry ketone. Raspberry ketones are naturally occurring aromatic compounds found in raspberries, though they can also be made in the laboratory. Traditionally, they’ve … [Read more...]

You haven’t tried dry-aged beef yet?

MediumRare_Post11

If you’ve not yet savoured the incomparable flavour and texture of dry-aged beef, then you have two options: pay through the nose to eat at a fancy, high-priced restaurant, or pay a fraction of the price and handpick your favourite cut from a premium meat boutique, such as Medium Rare. If you choose the second option, then you’ll be starting down the delectable path of bringing high-end eating right into the comfort of your own dining room. So what’s the big deal about dry-aged beef anyway? In a few words: melt-in-your-mouth … [Read more...]

The cheese doesn’t stand alone

SunnySideFoodmart_Post12

An international cheese plate is all the rage at dinner parties as a pre-dinner appetizer paired with complementary wines. It’s also gaining in popularity as a post-dinner replacement for dessert paired with a sweeter wine like ice wine that happens to be a specialty of the nearby Niagara region. It’s suggested that when you’re putting together a cheese plate to pick three to five different varieties and go for a range of milks to truly have variety, including cow, goat and sheep. You should also consider style – is it runny, stinky, … [Read more...]

Tips for healthier family dinners

IMG_0942

You may want to start eating healthier but are faced with the challenge of preparing a meal your family will enjoy. Instead of being faced with preparing two meals and worse, being tempted by the less healthy choices your family may be eating, here are a few tips that will keep everyone happy and healthy. Turkey Ground turkey has become a staple for many grocery stores and can be used to replace any recipe that calls for ground beef. From burgers to meatloaf to chili and tacos, ground turkey is an excellent source of lean protein and … [Read more...]

Berkshire pork—for juicy, old-fashioned flavour

MediumRare_Post10

There’s pork and then there’s naturally raised Berkshire pork. If you have never tasted the latter, then it’s time to discover why pork aficionados around the world favour the incomparable taste experience from this little black pig. Berkshire pork comes from a rare, heritage breed of hogs originating in Britain. These pigs produce a high quality, extremely juicy, dark meat that tastes slightly sweeter than ordinary pork. With its thick layering of marbled fat, it has an old fashioned flavour and tenderness that harkens of bygone … [Read more...]