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    Making Room at the Table: Addressing Differences in Diet During the Holidays

    Posted December 6, 2012 by Jacqulyn Hamilton What happens when one of us changes?  There’s something about a person shifting eating habits that seems to scare the crap out of loved ones—especially during the holidays.  Gathering with family and friends to celebrate and reconnect, the boding we do over food is rich with ritual and tradition.  We look forward to getting together [...]
    Posted Under: Nutrition & Food

    2% Milk and Fruit – this is a big deal!

    Posted December 6, 2012 by Tracy Fox So, as I was making my way to the kitchen in my office suite this morning I noticed a really nice fruit basket on the main island.  I did not think much about it – I rent office space from a management company and they just finished a kitchen renovation, but given my profession (dietitian), [...]
    Posted Under: Nutrition & Food

    Bringing Water Back to Schools

    Posted December 6, 2012 by Manel Kappagoda Have you checked out the water fountains at your kids’ school lately? See any like the ones you remember from your childhood? If so, are they in good working order? And how does the water taste? Sad to say, the prevalent drinking fountains of our youth are all but relics of the past. At many [...]
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    Quinoa Salad

    Posted December 6, 2012 by Vianney Rodriguez Quinoa (KEEN-wa) was once called “the gold of the Incas,” or “mother grain.” The Inca tribe turned to this ancient grain to increase the stamina of their warriors and believed the grain to be sacred. I, like the Incas, also believe Quinoa packs a powerful punch. The punch our body needs, craves and deserves. Weeks [...]
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