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Five Avocado Toast Recipes
Photo by Daniela Constantini on Pexels.com Five Amazing Health Benefits of Avocado Toast! Healthy source of fat . Avocados contain monounsaturated and...
May 23, 2023


Zucchini Brownies
Zucchinis are a type of squash that are green with an elongated shape. By reading this description you may not believe that they can be used in...
May 23, 2023


Fresh Food Box Recipe: Lentil and Potato Curry
Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons/ 30ml olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely...
May 23, 2023


Fresh Food Box Recipe: Vegan Lentil Stew
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Serving: up to 6 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 water 1 medium onion,...
May 23, 2023


Fresh Food Box Recipe: Brown Rice Vegetable Stir Fry
Virtual Session Details: Health Promotion is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: October 28th Healthy Cooking Session Time: Oct 28, 2021...
May 23, 2023


Making Healthy Resolutions
The new year signifies a fresh start for many individuals. For some, this means setting new goals, such as implementing a healthier diet. Although...
May 23, 2023


Importance of Having a Healthy Relationship with Food
Healthy Eating Means Having A Healthy Relationship With Food. With so many outside messages promoting diets and clean eating, it can seem like healthy...
May 23, 2023


Traditional Turkish Dish: Karniyarik
Countries sharing the coastline of Mediterranean Sea share many dishes. Each culture brand these delicious recipes with a local name, while the taste...
May 23, 2023


How to Read Food Labels
Looking to make more informed choices at the grocery store? Learning to read food labels is an excellent way to start! Check out the diagram below to...
May 19, 2023


Easy Stir Fry with Chef Drew
Queen's University Hospitality Services In the video above, Chef Drew from Queen's University Hospitality Services demonstrates how to make an easy...
May 19, 2023


Nutrition Myth Busters
There are a lot of myths surrounding nutrition which makes it hard to know what is scientifically supported. We hope these four "myth-busters" get you...
May 2, 2023


Reducing Food Waste
According to the City of Toronto, “The average single-family household throws away over 200 kg of food waste (avoidable and unavoidable) a year”. Food...
May 1, 2023


Thanksgiving with the Healthy Cooking Team
When most people think of Thanksgiving, the dinner is an essential component. It is a prime incentive for students to pack up their bags and head home...
May 1, 2023


Reflections on the Red Flag Campaign
The Red Flag Campaign (RFC) is a project of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, and it has now been internationally adapted by...
Apr 6, 2023


Our Community Through Food
Are you guilty of watching Netflix while you mindlessly eat your way through dinner? We, on the Healthy Cooking Team part of the Peer Health Educators,...
Mar 10, 2023


Fresh Food Box: Fall Risotto
Prep time Cook time Servings 10 min 35 min 4 Ingredients 2 cups mushrooms (sliced) 2 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots (sliced) 1 red pepper (diced) 4 garlic...
Mar 10, 2023


Mason Jar: Coconut Lentil Curry
Prep Time Cook Time Servings o min 30 min 4-6 Ingredients 2/3 cup orange lentils 2/3 cup green lentils 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon dried...
Mar 10, 2023


October Meal Prepping
Have you wished that you had something quick, easy and ready to go while at class, at work or even while studying at home? Well, meal and snack prepping...
Mar 10, 2023


Principles of Basic nutrition
Nutrition can be a complex topic, with so many different components to pay attention to. After reading through this article, we hope that you feel more...
Mar 10, 2023


Mason Jar Meals: Cherry Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Makes 20 to 24 pancakes INGREDIENTS Provided In Mason Jar Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2...
Mar 10, 2023


Fresh Food Box: Zucchini Corn Fritters
Prep Time Cook Time Servings 15 min 15 min 4-6 Ingredients 3 cups shredded zucchini, about three zucchinis 1 cup corn kernels 3/4 cup chopped green...
Mar 10, 2023


Mason Jar Meals: Spicy Black Bean Soup
Prep Time Cook Time Servings 0 min 90 min 4-6 Ingredients 1 1/2 cup black beans 1 Tbsp dried chopped onions 1 Tbsp dried garlic powder 2 Tbsp cumin 1...
Mar 10, 2023


Drug Decriminalization and Harm Reduction: Rethinking Drug Use in our Communities
What is Drug Decriminalization? Substance use is ever prevalent in society, so what are some ways that we can reduce the risks and consequences of drug...
Mar 9, 2023


Goal Setting 101
The new year symbolizes a fresh start, a new chapter, or a clean slate for many people. As we are nearing the end of January, it's about this time of...
Nov 21, 2022
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