By Shannon Crocker MSC RD PHEc What comes to mind when you think of Easter dinner? Like many of you, I love the traditional feast of roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. But, since we’re having a small, … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications It’s now been a while since social distancing began and we’re collectively continuing to stay safe at home as much as we can. That means we’ve all been cooking and eating at … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Did you make New Year’s Resolutions? After a month of holiday festivities, New Year’s resolutions are in full-swing and healthy eating is top of mind. If eating well is on your … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications What does it mean to you to share a holiday meal with your family and friends? Sitting around a festive holiday table enjoying a traditional meal with my family is my happy … Continued
What’s one of the best things about Thanksgiving dinner, other than getting to spend time with family and friends? The delicious leftovers and the many ways you can incorporate them into your favourite dishes! This Thanksgiving weekend why not try … Continued
What’s a Thanksgiving dinner without great cocktails on hand? Our friend Tanya Bates of Extra For Avocado created this Pomegranate Apple Cider Sangria – perfect for making ahead of time and catering to a large crowd. The classic fall flavour … Continued
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and just a few days before that marks the first-ever Canadian Beer Day on October 9! If you love a dark beer and want to mark both occasions at once, this Roasted Beer Brined … Continued
Recipe Prepared by Lisa Dawn Bolton Fall is just weeks away and with that, the holiday season will be here before we know it. We know the season brings parties and gatherings with friends and family, and if you’re hosting, … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Do you still barbeque once the back-to-school routine starts up? I sure do! I fire up the barbeque regularly in the fall months. It helps me hang onto that sweet summer vibe … Continued
It’s time to lean in, work out and get that Body by Turkey! On this episode of Body by Turkey, Leansquad’s Phil Mackenzie is serving up that Monday Motivation, with his at-home chest workout, featuring pushups, presses and chest flies. … Continued
Happy Wellness Wednesday Body by Turkey fans! On today’s episode of Body by Turkey, it’s Leg Day! Leansquad’s Phil Mackenzie takes us through a leg-focused workout you can do at home; with lunges, jumps, and curls to get those legs … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Summer finally arrived Canada and it’s full-on steamy! When it’s so hot outside, I head to the grill. If you ask my husband and kids, I’m a bit of a grilling fanatic … Continued