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Food & Whole Food Supplements

Food & Whole Food Supplements

Posted on 14. May, 2012 by .

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Food is a substance that nourishes your body to build up and maintain your physical well being. Supplements should only be used to “supplement” an already healthy diet…not in place of a healthy diet. Many people these days have vitamin deficiencies due to eating too many refined foods that are over processed, altered, and manufactured. [...]

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Spa at Home

Spa at Home

Posted on 10. May, 2012 by .

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This Sunday is Mother’s Day and as a mother and a daughter I get the best of both worlds.  As a mother I get to enjoy the day with my boys, spoiled with the time I get to spend with them and as a daughter I get to celebrate my own mom. As a child [...]

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Small Changes Big Results

Small Changes Big Results

Posted on 03. May, 2012 by .

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In my world I’m a strong believer that every little bit helps.  Eventually all the small bits add up to a big something.  When you are striving to make improvements with your diet, your exercise, your sleep habits, or anything in your life; I think it is important to make any tiny adjustment you can [...]

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What We’re Lovin’ for May!

Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by .

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Here is what your Be Well Team is loving for May – enjoy and let us know what’s on your list! What Jenn’s Lovin’: Tiber River Naturals - This is my go to place in Winnipeg for body butters, salt scrubs, foam soap, lotions and so much more.  They have delicious scents like Carmello, Bellini, Coco [...]

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Earth as an Apple

Earth as an Apple

Posted on 17. Apr, 2012 by .

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What would you say if I told you that we grow all of the food to feed the world on less than 1/32nd of the planet?  Have you ever taken the time to think about how very little arable land we have in the world?  Here on the Prairies it can be easy to take [...]

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What We’re Lovin’ – April

Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by .

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It’s April and its Earth month!  The Be Well crew has officially sprung into spring.  Check out the reusable shopping bag offer outlined in the post. What Wendy’s Lovin’  Anything in coral! – From nail polish, to shoes and accessories, to denim…I’m loving this colour!  It’s such a great spring colour and lucky for me [...]

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Tofu Terrific

Tofu Terrific

Posted on 29. Mar, 2012 by .

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Well it has been a month since I told you that I was Tofu Terrified. On my next grocery trip when I passed that tofu section I stopped, did some yoga breathing and filled my cart with all things tofu and even a carton of soy based beverage. Yes, I did it – I went [...]

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Marinades

Marinades

Posted on 22. Mar, 2012 by .

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For me, marinades are the quickest way to add a punch of flavour to any type of meat.  I always marinade my meat in a re-sealable bag, in the fridge and toss away all of the extra marinade. We have created two excellent marinades for you.  Mediterranean – a garlic, oregano, white wine vinegar blend [...]

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Mango Quinoa Salad

Mango Quinoa Salad

Posted on 15. Mar, 2012 by .

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This Mango Quinoa Salad has been a favourite at my house for a while now.  I first made it last year when we were developing the recipes for our latest joint cookbook with Heart and Stroke Manitoba. I’ve taken it to many family dinners and always get asked for the recipe.  Now I can send [...]

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Chicken and White Bean Chili

Chicken and White Bean Chili

Posted on 08. Mar, 2012 by .

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Have you ever dreamed about meal planning?  I know I have.  I will admit that I do some planning but need to take it to the next level to rid my life of the 5:00pm panic when I have no idea what I’m going to feed my family. Amanda and Christine, Dieticians with Heart and [...]

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