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What Is Your Plan For Your Health Goals?
The other day I laid eyes on a dandelion that had gone to seed. It got me reminiscing that as a child I loved to make a wish and blow...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Aug 27, 2021
Why don’t I look and feel like I used to?
Ever ask yourself, "What is preventing me from losing weight?" I know it’s tough. And it truly sucks, that now in your 40’s or older,...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Aug 27, 2021
Carb Confusion: BONUS RECIPES
Hey there! If you've read Part One, Part Two, and Part Three of my 3-Part Carb Confusion series, then consider yourself informed about...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Aug 19, 2021
Carb Confusion: Part Three
Over the past two weeks I have been writing about carbohydrates, and debunking "what’s so bad about them". Week one was about grains,...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Aug 19, 2021
Carb Confusion: Part Two
Hey there all you carb lovers! I'm here again for part 2 of Carb Confusion. Hoping that last week’s blog post shed a bit of light that...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Aug 10, 2021
Carb Confusion: Part One
So, tell me, are carbs your friend or foe? Are they for everyone? No. But, are they all bad for you, containing no value at all? Heck no!...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Nov 25, 2020
The Salty Side of The Holidays
If you’re cooking for the holidays, learn about the different salt options and which ones to choose to make you meals healthier.
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Nov 25, 2020
How Your Morning Routine Can Help You Beat the Holiday Blues
My advice: start your day off with a solid morning routine that not only makes things easier for you but also saves you valuable time.
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
Why Does Oatmeal have to be Boring?
Why does oatmeal have to be boring? Why not blend it and make it into an easy pancake? Oats are a complex carbohydrate containing good...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
Toad-in-the-Hole
Oh the beloved toad-in-hole! This one the kids can make with you! Eggs are a great source of protein for their ever growing muscles!...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
GREEN BEANS A LA DELISH!
Green beans are a good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, folate, vitamin K and silicon, which is needed for healthy bones, skin, and...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
BREAKFAST BOWL OF GOODNESS
Need a change from grains for brekkie? Why not create a blend of vegetables that you roast and just add an egg to? Celeriac is the base...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
BBQ'D BROC AND PEPPERS
Who doesn't love a simple veg mix done on the BBQ? Looking for an easy combo to put on the BBQ this week? Broccoli is a great source of...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
Holy Good Fats and Fibre Brekkie
If your mornings are a rush this blend of goodness will help your breakfast be ready in a snap! Blending buckwheat, hemp and chia, this...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
BEEF CROCKPOT STEW
Nothing beats a cold Canadian winter night like a crockpot stew! Oh the crockpot! Such a simple tool to use! Yes, planning ahead is...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
Ginger Roasted Carrots
Growing up in a family of 9, carrots were a pretty regular vegetable for us. As an adult I hardly ever made them because to me they were...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
Mom's Turkey Meatballs
When I got married I had no idea how to cook. I clearly remember going to my mom's, sitting on the living room floor and asking her how...
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Shirley Van Egmond
- Sep 8, 2020
Crunchy Nutty Coleslaw
On the weekend I grabbed a bag of shredded cabbage to make a coleslaw salad. I needed this salad to have a bit more bang for its buck, so...
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