I am currently vacationing with family and friends at Silver Star Mountain Resort, one of my favourite xc ski destinations. Located in south-central BC, the area is usually amazing for early season cross country skiing. The temperature is mild, and there is plenty of snow (it’s snowed over 70 cm since we arrived 6 days […]
Author Archives: Sheila Kealey
What Foods Are Good Sources of Protein?
Protein is essential for life and an important part of every cell in our bodies. The building blocks of protein, amino acids, are needed to repair cells, build and repair muscles, and to make hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. Protein can also influence our immune function and metabolism. THIS CHART gives you an idea of how […]
Winter Vegetable Stew
This hearty vegetarian stew is a warming and nutritious meal in a bowl. Cumin and cinnamon spice up the winter vegetables nicely with Moroccan flavours. Although many reserve cinnamon for sweeter fare, it is wonderful in savory stews like this one. As with most soups and stews, exact measurements aren’t necessary. You can add more […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about how coffee drinkers live longer, anti-odor exercise apparel, how strong legs predict a healthier brain, the Mediterranean diet and breast cancer, healthful holiday baking, and a preview of Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story. Coffee drinkers may live longer. Although many people believe that coffee drinking is a bad habit, […]