Pulses are one of the highest fibre foods — just one portion of pulses provides about a third of the fibre you need for the entire day. That means they can help lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
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Electric pressure cooker makes tasty meals in no time flat
This winter I have been making use of our multi-function electric pressure cooker, or as it is more often referred to, an Instant Pot.

Eat, wear and grow green during this season of renewal
The colour green signifies hope and renewal, and right now we are in a season that celebrates this hue.

Winter usually means a lot of time to try new bread recipes
Winter is a great time to try new bread recipes. We usually have more time for this during the winter, and we also crave carbohydrates more in the winter.

Fruit, vegetable advancements make it easier to eat local
Recently, I was delighted to learn that we can eat many vegetables that are grown in Canada, and most surprising were the varieties of peppers.

Hearty stews are ideal for helping ward off winter’s chill
Stews
TEAM Resources columnist Sarah Galvin researched several recipes for interesting stews and, surprisingly, the one thing they all had in common was no thickening agent, such as flour.

Food plays important part of successful Valentine’s season
The Valentine’s season food menus that are prepared and shared may really be the gift that steals some hearts
Team columnist Jodie Mirosovsky shares some Valentine’s season food menus.

Downsizing living spaces can create challenges
Downsizing living spaces can create challenges
This week’s Team Resources column looks at how downsizing requires creativity.

These refreshing foods can help freshen up the season
As we gently manoeuvre through our Canadian winter, we adapt to the temperatures that we are in with our environment and what we eat. Our beds have extra blankets, our clothing has extra layers and our food is mainly warm, with lots of flavour and spice paired with a hit of freshness and seasonal offerings […] Read more

Soups are great way to use leftovers — but have a plan
Soup making goes hand in hand with cleaning out the refrigerator and freezer. Use up all those partial packages and bits and pieces, and tweak recipes to include what you have to use up these things. Feel free to substitute frozen for fresh vegetables. If you have that turkey carcass left from the holidays, make […] Read more