Vegan Egg Salad

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Sun Jan 29 16:07:56 PST 2017

Are you looking to incorporate more vegetarian meals into your diet? Check out this delicious vegan salad sandwich filling. It is super easy (takes only 5 minutes to whip up if you are using canned chickpeas and lentils) and is drool worthy! Not only is it delicious in a sandwich, but I also throw it on salads or use as a vegetable dip. I hope you enjoy!

Nuttin’ Better

by Steven Lee @ Products – Booster Juice Production

Thu Dec 28 13:00:20 PST 2017

Wowbutter, bananas, skim milk, pineapple, vanilla frozen yogurt, whey protein.

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Snack Time: Inspiring Summer Harvest

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Thu Sep 07 13:15:06 PDT 2017

By Kim Jeffery I always feel inspired following the summer refresh. Inspired to plan better, shop better and ultimately cook better for my family. As I flew through my local grocery store after work the other day, I was instantly slowed down by the colourful displays of seasonal fruits and vegetables. My cart quickly became...

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A Dietitian's International Ironman Experience

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Sun Jul 30 13:17:19 PDT 2017

Ok so first things first... I am not the Ironman here. Dance is and always will be my physical activity of choice. However, this was my fiancé's third ironman, and first in a foreign country, so the experience was a little different than what we are used to. Fueling for endurance activities can be tricky to nail to begin with, so adding on travel itineraries, border restrictions, foreign products, and limited ability to meal prep can really get in the way of proper nutrition. Here is our experience of road tripping from Alberta to California, and attending the inaugural Santa Rosa Ironman event. 

Pea (NOT) Butter 2.0

by Steven Lee @ Products – Booster Juice Production

Thu Dec 28 12:40:27 PST 2017

Wowbutter, bananas, skim milk, vanilla frozen yogurt

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Thank you Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown and Burns Memorial Fund!

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Mon Oct 30 14:06:07 PDT 2017

This school year Calgary Meals on Wheels is serving more students than ever before within our four Student Programs.  Each week, we deliver nutritious meals to over 3100 students across the city. This fall, we welcomed 5 new schools to our programs and even began delivering meals to students in Okotoks. With this growth, new...

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Tips To Making New Year's Resolutions Last More Than One Week

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Fri Dec 30 11:54:03 PST 2016

Well 2017 is almost upon us, meaning that you only have 1 more day to set your 2017 goals.   I have mixed feelings about New Year's resolutions… On one hand, it makes perfect sense to plan to EAT HEALTHIER and BE MORE ACTIVE after having spent the last month drowning in holiday parties and excessively indulgent meals. However, too many people set oversimplified, unrealistic goals for themselves, providing absolutely no specific plan for success, relying only on sheer will to do something that they fail at EVERY SINGLE YEAR!   I am going to be honest… I am pretty darn good at setting resolutions that I ACTUALLY succeed at. You want to know why? Because I set realistic goals that I know I can achieve and I make a plan that involves baby steps that extend past the month of January. Do you want 2017 to be the year that you actually achieve your New Year's resolutions? 

Chicken and Avocado Burgers

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Fri Jun 30 08:37:25 PDT 2017

There is something about cooking on the bbq that gives me the warm fuzzies. I think it is because it brings back memories of summer vacation, warm weather and spending time with family. It may also be because food always tastes better when barbecued. This burger is so magical that I have also made variations without bread crumbs or feta for friends who have various food allergies and these still taste fantastic! These burgers will steal the show at any Canada Day barbecue you attend this weekend! I hope you enjoy!

Welcome to My Kitchen

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Tue Sep 06 10:00:26 PDT 2016

Welcome to my kitchen! I am so excited for you to be here! To me, the kitchen is the centre of every home. Growing up it was always a hubbub of activity and excitement, providing nourishment both physical and emotional. In the kitchen is where I learned to make my first ever balanced meal (pork chops in a mushroom sauce with rice and some vegetable I cannot remember, which I think is pretty good for a 12 year old!), and where my family would support me through both my successes and my challenges. To me, the kitchen should be a supportive area in the home, where people are able to open up, try new things, and overcome barriers. That is why I want to open my kitchen up to you!

Edmonton City Hall wading pool changes to be debated at council Tuesday

by Karen Bartko @

Tue Feb 13 08:27:04 PST 2018

Edmonton councillors will hear more information about security and surveillance from city administration, which says the 25-year-old fountain needs to be renovated to meet Alberta Health Services pool standards.

Nutrition for Dance Competition

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Fri Mar 31 07:57:34 PDT 2017

Well it’s that my favourite time of year again... Dance competition season!! Many of you may or may not know that when I am not spending my time counseling clients, educating groups or developing recipes, I can usually be found in a dance studio. Dance was my first love, my first career and the reason why I got into nutrition in the first place. I am passionate about helping dancers strive for their personal best, whether it means fine-tuning their ballet technique or fueling their body adequately for a long and jam-packed day at competition. Nutrition can play a very important role in a dancer’s journey to success and here are a few tips and tricks to help you achieve your very best!

Snack Time: What We are Serving Today!

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Fri Oct 06 07:21:28 PDT 2017

Today we will be delivering our tasty steamed salmon with savoury dill sauce and seasoned red diced potatoes and squash! Salmon is rich in protein, naturally low in saturated fat, and of course famous for its healthy omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that are considered vital for good health. Numerous studies have...

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018

by Shawn Lukacsy @ Frontier Performance / CrossFit 587

Sat Feb 10 17:00:50 PST 2018

GYMNASTICS A) Beat Swings 10 X 4 B) Strict Pull Ups (weighted if able) BW+10/5 KG max reps 75% X 3 C) Kipping/Butterfly Pull Up 10-12 X 3 D) Coaches Choice WOD (8-10 MINS) Accessory Work E1) 1-arm DB/KB Bench... Read more »

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018

by Shawn Lukacsy @ Frontier Performance / CrossFit 587

Fri Feb 02 17:00:26 PST 2018

MAIN/COMP WOD In teams of 3 For Time: Crossfit triathlon 8000m Row [switch partners every 250m] 500 Double unders [switch partners every 50 DU] 250 Wall balls [switch every 20 WB] Teams may choose to switch earlier than stated above

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Client Stories: Aimee and Brenda

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Wed Sep 06 08:02:37 PDT 2017

A couple of months ago, we received a call from Brenda, the mother of our client, Aimee. She wanted to let us know how much our service means to Aimee. Of course, we appreciated the kind words and after talking to Brenda, we were compelled to visit them, learn more and share their inspirational story. When Aimee...

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Snack Time: The Skinny on Trans Fats

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Fri Nov 03 09:59:12 PDT 2017

On September 15th, 2017 Health Canada announced its notice to prohibit Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHO) in food in Canada. This prohibition will take effect on September 15, 2018 and will impact food production and labelling in Canada. As a Dietitian, I was excited to learn of Health Canada’s recent announcement to reduce the prevalence of...

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Thank You Qualico Communities

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Thu Dec 14 09:51:39 PST 2017

Our cause is fuelled by an amazing team of dedicated volunteers and passionate donors, all of whom share our vision for Calgary – a community where everyone has access to nutritious meals. This fall, we were proud to welcome new members to our team helping further our mission – Qualico Communities. We are happy to...

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How much probiotics should I take?

by @ Custom Probiotics Canada: Latest News

Sat Jan 10 11:00:00 PST 2015

It depends. Everyones microflora is unique like a fingerprint. You have to try and see for yourself. We have clients that take 40 billion CFU a day, all the way up to a trillion! 

If you have a flora imbalance, start off slow and work your way up to an amount you are comfortable with. If your completely healthy, we recommend taking at least 60 billion CFU a day.

Out and About: Korean Health Fair

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Mon Nov 06 13:59:54 PST 2017

November 4th was a good day. It was a busy Saturday in Dalhousie as hundreds of people flocked to the northwestern community centre to experience this year’s Korean Health Fair. The Fair, which had a heavy focus on serving Calgary’s Korean population, was open to everyone. It hosted a variety of different care options that...

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Why use powders over capsules?

by @ Custom Probiotics Canada: Latest News

Wed Dec 31 11:00:00 PST 2014

Powders allow you to vary your dosage very easily. You can take as little or much as you personally require this way. For example, some of our clients use a baby scoop of powder a day which is about 30 – 40 billion CFU. Others take up to 4 adult scoops a day, that’s about 1.2 Trillion CFU a day! That would be about 15 capsules!

So if you want to take a high amount of CFU, we would suggest trying the powders. They also cost less per CFU compared to the capsules.

Below is one of our popular powders we recommend starting with.

http://www.customprobiotics.ca/six-strain-probioti...

'You did win': Canada's Mikael Kingsbury realizes childhood dream with gold medal

by @ CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public RSS

Tue Feb 13 07:39:00 PST 2018

After hanging a poster with the words ‘I will win’ above his bed when he was nine years old, Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury reflects on how it felt to realize his childhood dream of winning a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

Delivering Much More Than a Meal

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Fri Nov 17 08:02:25 PST 2017

Born in Saskatchewan in 1918, Dan is the middle child of 10, he recalls growing up in a sod house that was made by his parents. Immigrants of Romania, Dan’s parents came to Canada in 1910 and settled in Surprise Saskatchewan, a little town that only had a post office. At just 22, he began...

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Pumpkin Dessert Hummus

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Sat Oct 08 12:27:59 PDT 2016

Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. I think because it was always the first long weekend after the summer, and because the time of year incorporates so many of my favourite flavours... cinnamon, pumpkin, squash, nutmeg. What is there not to love about a holiday that gives you an extra day off work, an excuse to visit with friends and family and all of those delicious fall foods? This pumpkin dessert hummus is a twist on my favourite, the classic cookie dough chickpea dip. It tastes like pumpkin pie, without the added sugars and fat. Serve it with apple slices or mix it with plain greek yogurt and you have yourself a delicious (and healthy) indulgence!

What renters need to know about Ontario's new tenancy lease agreements

by @ CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public RSS

Tue Feb 13 03:07:54 PST 2018

Ontarians fed up with battling their landlord over contentious terms they didn't realize were hidden in the fine print of their lease will soon be getting some reprieve.

Can prebiotics and probiotics help with colds?

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Sun Dec 10 10:50:20 PST 2017

With cold and flu season right around the corner, it’s important to consider your diet and how it can help you to fight infection. Eating a well-balanced diet, following Canada’s Food Guide, is still key and can help your immune system work at its best! Drinking adequate fluids, getting enough rest, washing your hands frequently...

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Winter Salad

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Sat Sep 24 11:15:07 PDT 2016

I am the first person to admit that I am not a huge salad fan. Yes, even though I am a dietitian, I do not like traditional salads. Raw leafy greens are always super awkward to eat, and all of that chewing takes me FOREVER to finish eating. I do however enjoy what I think of as chunky salads... where the vegetables are in bitesize pieces that I can easily eat without having pieces of spinach sticking out of my mouth. I also thoroughly enjoy fall/winter veggies (think squash, beets, all manners of root veggies). It is starting to get cold outside and I find the warmth of squash, beets, etc comforting. This recipe is a mash-up of chunky, easy-to-eat salad style and comforting, delicious winter vegetables. My favourite thing about this recipe is that it is versatile. I have one version that I create just as a vegetable side for meals, and I have a second version that is more of a main course. Although it does take a good chunk of time to make, it is easy to double the recipe and save the extras for leftovers throughout the week. I hope you enjoy! 

GUEST POST - The Pros of Probiotics

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Wed May 24 14:51:17 PDT 2017

Hi! I'm Taylor. I am a Nutrition student at the University of Alberta, as well as an aspiring Registered Dietitian!  I love cooking up new healthy recipes, or trying new sporting activities such as yoga, kickboxing, or spin classes. I believe that healthy living should be exciting and fun, not something that makes people feel deprived of the good things in life. When you realize that food has the power to improve mental health, enhance your energy, change your mood, and increase your overall happiness, the way you think about the contents of your diet changes and this is something that I aspire to instill in others! The Pros of Probiotics Probiotics are the latest rage in the nutrition world right now, popping up in magazines, books, and the news, but many people do not actually know what they are or how they impact health. When I started to learn about probiotics and their benefits in some of my classes, I decided that I wanted to share the information that I learned with the rest of you as probiotics can have many positive benefits for our health! I also wanted to share some of the yummy probiotic products that I have found. 

Carrot & Apple Cinnamon Muffins

by Kyla Gallant-Sova @ Crave Health and Nutrition Inc. - My Kitchen Blog

Mon Nov 28 10:10:10 PST 2016

Well, winter seems to have finally arrived and along with it the need for warm, satisfying comfort foods. These muffins are exactly what you need to warm up on a chilly morning or as an afternoon snack to tide you over until dinner. Packing 5g of protein, 4g of fiber, plus half a serving of vegetables/fruits per muffin, you are sure to feel satisfied after eating one of these.

Welcome Phoenix Phillips

by Calgary Meals on Wheels @ Calgary Meals on Wheels

Tue Dec 05 12:02:13 PST 2017

In the Fall of 2017, Janice and Stephanie toured Phoenix Phillips through our Southeast Production Facility. While Phoenix had worked with Calgary Meals on Wheels through various media over the years, he had never seen the inner workings of our daily operations. As it is for most, it was an eye-opening experience for Phoenix. “You...

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