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Week 14 Get Healthy Challenge: A Closer Look at FAT

This week’s challenge is all about FAT. Not the fat on your body…the fat that you EAT. Fat is an important component of a healthy diet. In fact, fat should make up about 30% of your daily calories. If...

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GetReal with Fats….the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

This week’s challenge is all about FATS. So you are tracking the total amount of fat you eat but what about the different types of fat? Which ones should you eat or avoid and how much?? There are three...

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GetReal! Is Coconut Oil the New Snake Oil?

Coconut oil seems to cure every ailment these days – from alzheimers to diabetes to obesity to bacterial infections to stress relief, you name it and coconut oil is the answer! I mean, it sounds...

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GetReal: Are you Suffering from Night Eating Syndrome?

This week’s challenge is all about WHEN you are eating, especially in the evening. If you seem to be having difficulty with this, you may be suffering from NES. NES (Night Eating Syndrome) is the...

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Meatless Monday – Going Meatless for your Health

So why go meatless? Last week we talked about the environmental benefits, this week it’s all about you! I’m sure you’ve heard it’s good for your health, but just how good? Here are some quick facts!...

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GetReal: Walnuts Linked to Risk Reduction of Type 2 Diabetes

Here’s a neat study that came out recently: Researchers at the Harvard School or Public Health found that eating walnuts 2-3 times per week was associated with a 24% reduction in the development of...

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GRG Recipe: Grilled Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

You are guaranteed to give yourself a big pat on the back when you make this recipe. The usual reaction is “Holy cow! I made something this tasty?!” Impressive. Plus, it is so easy. Shrimp is a great...

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New McDonald’s Signature McWraps: Friend or Foe?

McDonald’s claims to have added new healthier items to their menu, like their Signature McWraps. Sure they are made with whole wheat tortillas (the first whole wheat product on their menu) and have...

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GRG: New Kid on the Omega block…Omega 7!

We’re heard of omega 3s, 6 and let’s not forget about omega 9 but there is new buzz about a cousin of theirs: omega 7! Read on to learn more about this (potential) super fat. Where is it Found? Omega 7...

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November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month!

What’s better than this? You can beat the dismal darkness of November by celebrating our favourite legume spread: peanut butter! It’s a fact, November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month. Peanut butter packs...

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GRG Recipe: Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

Well, the holidays are done and it is now officially the month of self-improvement and implementing all those resolutions you vowed to tackle (um, right?) And among the pile of commitments: eating...

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Meatless Monday: Avocado and Quinoa Salad

It’s that time of the week again, Meatless Monday. We figured since you’d be cooking up the quinoa for the March Muffin Madness post, why not use the rest in the fabulous salad? This side salad is a...

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Day 12 of the 12 Days of Christmas Health and Wellness Adaptation

“On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me….” 12 almonds for a healthy dose of fat! Fat often gets a bad “wrap”, but after all 30% of our calories should come from healthy fats. Healthy...

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GRG: Confusion in the Salmon Aisle Solved

In one corner stands farmed Atlantic salmon and in the other corner stands wild Pacific salmon. They are primed and ready to duel it out! Who will win?? Let’s keep score: – Farmed salmon is often...

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More Cheese Please!? Get Real and Get the Cheesy Truth

Cheese consumption in Canada has doubled since 1970. Good for dairy farmers, not so good for high cholesterol!  My guess is that the extra cheese is coming in the form of pasta, side dishes and fast...

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GetReal with Nuts! Which Kind is Best?

A common question people ask is, “which nut is best”? It’s an interesting question. It would be just plain nutty (sorry, had to!) to recommend one nut over another based on nutritional value alone as...

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GRG Recipe Makeovers: Swap This for That

“Shop the perimeter and cook from scratch” is a tried and true health tip. But recipes made at home can also be high in fat and sugar if you don’t watch out, ahem French cooking?! Try some of these...

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GetReal with a Decent Peanutbutter Sub

Peanut-free school lunch policy getting you down? Missing the days of throwing a pb and j sandwich in the kiddies lunch? Working in a box factory and peanut butter is on the no-no list at lunch?...

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GetReal: the Potato Revisited

You know, the potato really get a bad rap (is it because it’s turned into chips and fries so often?) Although it is true that eating a big bowl of instant mashed potatoes every day will not help you...

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GetReal: 5 Bad Foods Gone Good

Although we’re not fans of classifying food as “good” or “bad” (there really is no morality when it comes to food), there’s no denying that some foodstuffs gets a not-so-great rap. But is it justified?...

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GetReal: What’s the Deal with Smoke Points and Cooking Oils?

So the jury is out, your fave oil is olive oil. No surprise there. It’s one of my faves as well. It has a great, light aromatic flavour and is great for garnishing grilled fish or vegetables and for...

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GetReal: New Poll Alert

In the spirit of Halloween, we wanna know which kind of treat will you’ll be snatching up for your treat bag this year? Are you the type that can’t live without chocolate? Or maybe you like the chewy,...

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Adams Natural Peanut Butter: Simply the Best

Does thinking about switching to natural peanut butter make you wanna go ick? Well, I don’t blame you. Really. Natural nut butters are not easy to switch to when you’re used to the sugar and fat filled...

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