November 30, 2012 | Posted in: Recipes | Tags: holiday, turkey, how-to
Cooking a turkey is simple. While there are as many recipes out there as there are turkeys, first time turkey cooks should stick to the basics for a reliably delicious bird. Once you feel comfortable with the steps, you can change things up.
The directions below are for an unstuffed turkey. You can make stuffing in a separate dish in the oven. An unstuffed turkey cooks faster, is more food safe, and the stuffing doesn’t soak up fat from the drippings.
+ MORENovember 29, 2012 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: potlucks, recipes, ideas
Everyone likes a good potluck: you get fed while you socialize with people you like. That’s awesome. In my opinion, the downfall of the potluck is the amount of preparation needed to make food good enough to be put on display.
I believe people fall into one of two groups: people who dislike getting ready for potlucks and people who plan potlucks. I’m in the first group; I don’t particularly like to cook and I’m not a planner. However, I still want to bring something delicious and healthy. Cost is also a consideration. + MORE
November 28, 2012 | Posted in: General Information | Tags: cold or flu, flu shots, healthy lifestyle
Today’s blogger is Dr. Perry Kendall. He’s BC’s Provincial Health Officer. He has a passion for public health and was awarded the Order of British Columbia for his contributions to Public Health practice and to harm reduction policy and practice in BC. Thanks for joining us Dr. Kendall!
Winter often brings the chills, with more of us getting colds and the flu virus (influenza). For most, this brings only some unpleasant symptoms needing a little time off for recovery. But for some, however, the flu can cause serious complications, like pneumonia or even death. + MORE
November 27, 2012 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: slow cooking, time savers, Healthy Eating
In terms of my overall performance as a parent, I feel like I peak on Sunday night and the rest of the week is a slippery slope toward adequacy. On Sunday night, the laundry is done, the house is tidy, the grocery shopping is done and lunches are made for the next day. By Friday night, the laundry baskets are full, the house is a mess, we have very little fresh produce in the fridge and my hair starts falling out in clumps. OK, my hair doesn’t fall out, but the rest is alarmingly accurate.
+ MORENovember 26, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: Diabetes, healthy weight
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, it’s a good time to write about diabetes and why we should take action by moving our bodies more everyday!
Diabetes is caused by one's inability (type 1) and or reduced ability (type 2) to produce insulin. It affects the ability to store and process glucose, a main energy source. If diabetes remains undetected and preventative measures aren’t taken, diabetes can lead to health complications and even premature death.
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